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Origin of the TTP
The Tehrik-E-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group started up in 2007. In 2007, thirteen militant groups formed together to create the umbrella group which is now known at the TTP, under the rule of Baitullah Mehsud. (Pictured is TTP's leader from 2007 - 2009, Baitullah Mehsud. Mehsud was killed by a U.S. drone attack. Hakimullah Mehsud took over after his death.) [source: http://goo.gl/O4XxK ] -
Allies of the TTP
The TTP has close ties with other terrorist groups, with Al-Qaeda being one of their closest ties. Both groups share resources, while the TTP provides safety for Al-Qaeda in the Afghan-Pakistani border, while Al-Qadea provides ideological guidance. (Pictured is the TTP's current leader, Hakimullah Mehsud) [Source: http://goo.gl/kZetp ] -
Location of TTP
The TTP's location is obviously in Pakistan, while their Headquarters is in South Waziristan, Pakistan. They border Afghanistan.
(Picture shows the map of the TTP and their territory and location.)
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Leadership Change
In August of 2009, current TTP leader,Baitullah Mehsud, was killed by what was suspected to be a U.S. drone attack. Hakimullah Mehsud would take over after his death. (TTP's leaders are shown in the picture) [Source: http://goo.gl/B9ey0] -
U.S. action against the TTP
The United States has performed many drone attacks against the TTP. One of which was responsible for the death of former leader, Baitullah Mehsud. A drone attack may have also injured current leader, Hakimullah Mehsud. Many of the TTP's attacks against the US, have been in responce to the drone attacks.
(Pictured is a U.S. drone, similar to the drones used against the TTP)
[Source: http://goo.gl/SuhJr] -
Enemies
Enemies of the TTP include the Pakistani Armed Forces, as well the United States Armed Forces and the CIA.
(Pictured is the CIA's logo, the CIA being one of the TTP's major enemies.) [Source: http://goo.gl/LBY1t] -
Camp Chapman Attack
The Camp Chapman attack was a suicide attack that occurred in December of 2009. Camp Chapman is a CIA facility located in Afghanistan. The TTP and/or al-Qaeda are considered to be the suspected perpetrators. (Pictured is the location of the camp) [Sources: http://goo.gl/KoTsL, http://goo.gl/5Gow7] -
Times Square car bombing attempt
In 2010, there was an attempted Times Square bombing. Despite being ignited, the bomb didn't explode. The TTP would take credit for the bombing attempt, citing Baitullah Mehsud's death as the reason for revenge. (Pictured is the car with the bomb, seen on the right) [Source: http://goo.gl/3X1Nk] -
Declared as a terrorist group
In September of 2010, the United States would designate the TTP as a terrorist group. Support or doing business with the group is now illegal. Canada and the British government would designate them as a terrorist group the following year.
(This picture represents the goal of the TTP) [Source: http://goo.gl/ZvKs5, http://goo.gl/JlPYZ ] -
Shooting of Malala Yousafzai
The TTP claimed credit for the shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai. Malalal is known for her woman's rights, and her blog about her experiences under the Taliban. She is current in critical condition. (Picture is of Malala)
[Source: http://goo.gl/o0yIm]
