Abdul Ghani Baradar
Mark Coles profiles Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, political leader of the Taliban.
With the fall of Kabul and the Taliban back in power in Afghanistan, this week Mark Coles profiles the man who鈥檚 become the public face of the strict Islamist movement - its political leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
Baradar was one of those who founded the Taliban almost thirty years ago. Now, after spending eight years in a Pakistani jail, many are tipping him to be Afghanistan鈥檚 next President.
Mark Coles speaks to some of the world鈥檚 leading experts on the Taliban to try to find out more about Mullah Baradar鈥檚 background, his upbringing and what he really believes in.
Producer Smita Patel
Researcher Di Richardson
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