We have destroyed 80 percent of the statues. There is only small amount left and we will destroy that soon.

These reports remain unconfirmed. The United States is offering a reward of US$10 million for information leading to his capture. Many including Afghan President Hamid Karzai claim that Mullah Omar and his Taliban movement are used as puppets by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in Pakistan.

Mullah Mohammed Omar (Pashto: ملا محمد عمر‎; born c. He held the title Commander of the Faithful of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan which was recognized by only three nations: Pakistan Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.