Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/new-pakistani-taliban-leader-is-commander-who-oversaw-shooting-of-malala-yousafzai Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter New Pakistani Taliban leader is commander who oversaw shooting of Malala Yousafzai Nation Nov 7, 2013 1:40 PM EDT The Pakistani Taliban elected hardline commander Mullah Fazlullah, whose men shot schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai last year, as their new leader on Thursday. The rise of Fazlullah, known for his fierce Islamist views, by the Taliban Shura council follows the killing of former leader Hakimullah Mehsud, in a U.S. drone strike last week. With Thursday's announcement, the Taliban ruled out peace talks with the Pakistani government. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
The Pakistani Taliban elected hardline commander Mullah Fazlullah, whose men shot schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai last year, as their new leader on Thursday. The rise of Fazlullah, known for his fierce Islamist views, by the Taliban Shura council follows the killing of former leader Hakimullah Mehsud, in a U.S. drone strike last week. With Thursday's announcement, the Taliban ruled out peace talks with the Pakistani government. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now