Taliban Announce: Founder Of Much-Feared Haqqani Network Dies At 72

Rumors have circulated for years regarding the death of Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of the militant Haqqani network, who had close ties to the Taliban and al-Qaida. Haqqani hadn't been heard from in years, and in 2015 reports of his death were widespread. Those earlier reports were never confirmed. The Taliban on Tuesday released a statement announcing that Haqqani had died after a long illness at the age of 72.