Hmm. Never heard of Waziristan. But I can guarantee the Taliban are just asking for trouble by declaring anything these days.
The newly released video obtained by AKI, begins with footage of headless bodies of alleged criminals around the Miramshah Bazaar in North Waziristan. The criminals have been executed by the Taliban, who then come out into the open and appear to take over the control of North Waziristan. Thousands of people are then seen to be welcoming them as they announce the establishment of Islamic state.
The second segment in the video revolves around the establishment of powerful bases by the Taliban. Thousands of young men wearing turbans are seen moving with their weapons. Their commanders select a squad among them to carry out a guerrilla mission to attack the US base in the south-eastern Afghan province of Khost. The men are seen wearing headbands bearing the slogan: “There is no God but one God, Mohammed is the messenger of Godâ€.
I wonder if average life expectancy for a Taliban fighter will rise above 30 anytime in this century. If I were a betting man, I’d put my money on no.
I wonder what sort of immigrants will be attracted into Waziristan by the new tourism videos?