Quite a few commentators in Pakistan are skeptical about US intentions in killing Waliur Rehman, especially since the US (SoS John Kerry) endorsed talks with the Taliban to arrive at a negotiated peace just a few days ago - here is an excerpt quoting a Tribal elder from FATA:
US drone attack kills Taliban No. 2 in Pakistan, officials and locals say - World News
Rehman, 42, was considered as a moderate commander in the Pakistani Taliban compared to some of his colleagues.
"Personally, he was not in favor of suicide attacks in Pakistan,” said Mahsud tribal elder Malik Mahsud Ahmad. “He always supported peace talks between the government and Taliban. I am worried after his death as bloodshed could again start in the country.”
"I am not aware if has been killed, but I believe it wasn't the right time to kill a prominent figure like Waliur Rehman when the newly elected government wanted to hold peace talks with the militants," Ahmad added.
"Personally, he was not in favor of suicide attacks in Pakistan,” said Mahsud tribal elder Malik Mahsud Ahmad. “He always supported peace talks between the government and Taliban. I am worried after his death as bloodshed could again start in the country.”
"I am not aware if has been killed, but I believe it wasn't the right time to kill a prominent figure like Waliur Rehman when the newly elected government wanted to hold peace talks with the militants," Ahmad added.
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