An assassin apparently armed with a silenced pistol has killed one of the top members of the Afghan peace council today, doing serious damage to the efforts by the Afghan government to engage in reconciliation talks with the Taliban.
The attack happened at a traffic intersection in the capital city of Kabul. The negotiator, Arsala Rahmani, was struck with the only shot fired, and died on his way to the hospital. No group has claimed responsibility, and the Taliban denied ordering the killing.
This is the second time in less than a year that a major member of the peace council has been assassinated. In September, former Afghan President Rabbani was killed by a suicide bomber posing as a negotiator for the Taliban.
US Ambassador Ryan Crocker termed Rahamni’s killing a “loss” but insisted that it had only solidified the determination of Afghan officials to continue the war to an eventual victory. A number of other US officials made it clear they believe the Taliban did kill him, despite their denial.
First of all, I don’t believe the” US officials” no matter what they say.
Second, we have to know who profits from killing a peace negotiator, and the answer is obvious: Those who want and insist to continue the war aka warmongers have done it.
Third, what type of a person can put down a man with only a single shot? It’s got to be a professional, a government agent, an FBI or a CIA operative.
Fourth, I don’t believe Taliban would use a silencer. That kind of arsenal belongs to Mafia as well as governments who act like Mafia.
CIA now prefers drones. I'd bet on Mossad. I'd also bet that a guy with the name of Crocker (LOL) isn't telling the truth.
The mujahideens dont want peace with US, they want to expel the invaders like any other nation would do in case of an occupation, and Obama decided to feed them until 2024. ( in the worst case scenario for him, he is gone in 2016)
Since the U.S. is the preeminent assassin of late, perhaps we should consider the possibility that the U.S. was behind the killing. I agree with other posters that the Taliban would not likely use a silenced arm to eliminate their enemies. In addition, the Taliban do not appear reluctant to take credit for operations they are involved in, so the question is, why they would, out of character, deny their alleged role in this killing? I believe we have come to accept that the government is incapable of telling the truth!
ODD…!!! 1 shot AND a silencer…??? Not the Taliban's style………. They want to send a message too…!! Maybe Russia…….. They love seeing us bleed in that grave of empire…… Israel…?? Last thing they want is peace with ANY Muslims …….. Any 1 else got some idea…??? Pakistan…. ?? Not happy being left out in the cold..???