Taliban commander: I wish Malala Yousafzai shooting had 'never happened'

[The Straight Story]

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- A senior Taliban commander has described the attempted assassination of activist Malala Yousafzai as "shocking" and urged her to return home to Pakistan.

In a open letter to the young education campaigner, Adnan Rashid said he wished the attack by Taliban militants had "never happened."

However, Rashid did not apologize for the attack and said he would not discuss whether the Taliban's murder bid was "correct or wrong" or whether Malala "deserved to be killed or not."

"Let's leave it to Allah almighty," he added. "He is the best judge."

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[11 Bravo]

1. Nice passive voice there. I didn't just fucking "happen". The Taliban did it ...

as a perfect expression of everything that they stand for.

[bullwinkle428]

2. This asshole is only bothered by the shitty publicity the shooting brought to them.

[geek tragedy]

3. We shouldn't have tried to kill you, but we're not sorry and you still deserve to die. Come home

Really convincing.

She'd be well-advised to be a lifelong ex-pat and work on helping her family escape Pakistan.

[denverbill]

4. Yes, he wants her to return home so they can finish the job. n/t

[musical_soul]

5. Yes, and the Taliban want to play the role of Allah.

If we were to completely eliminate any group of people, can't it be the Taliban? Seriously, they're a threat to everybody around them. They put a murder bid out on a child. Now, I have to say she's the bravest child I've ever seen, but she's a child.