Taliban in Turmoil Over 'Mullah Omar' Letter

Afghan insurgents denounce 'fake' call for restraint during peace talks. Sami Yousafzai and Ron Moreau report.

Published Mar. 1 2012 2:40PM EST

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Mullah Mohammad Omar can hardly be blamed if he has second thoughts about having entered into peace discussions with his sworn enemy, the United States.

Sami Yousafzai

Ron Moreau

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Taliban in Turmoil Over 'Mullah Omar' Letter

Afghan insurgents denounce 'fake' call for restraint during peace talks. Sami Yousafzai and Ron Moreau report.

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Sami Yousafzai

Ron Moreau