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Taliban struggle after leader's death
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As the Pakistani army and the US hail the now confirmed death of Baitullah Mehsud, leader of the Pakistani Taliban, the radical Islamic group itself is entering a period of turbulence as it chooses a new leader. Is the battle over for the Taliban?

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In this Focus, Alain Lamballe, former military attache in India and Pakistan, and Suzanna Koster, FRANCE 24 correspondent in Pakistan, speculate on the next steps of the Taliban.
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