Mehsud faction of Pakistan Taliban defects , citing ideological differences . Comment: After months of infighting within the Pakistan Taliban , a major faction of the deadly militant group has apparently had enough . Analysts say the split weakens the Taliban , government talks played a role . It remands to be seen how Al Qaeda and splinter groups will respond .
Mehsud faction of Pakistan Taliban defects , citing ideological differences . Comment: Analysts say the split weakens the Taliban , government talks played a role . It remands to be seen how Al Qaeda and splinter groups will respond .