KABUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) Afghanistans ruling Taliban today rejected an offer by US President George W.
Bush to halt air strikes if they handed over Saudi-born fugitive Osama bin Laden, saying they would fight until their last breath.
"We once again want to say that their (the US) intention is a war against muslims and afghans," Taliban Information Minister Mullah Qudratullah Jamal told Reuters.
At a news conference on Thursday, Bush said he would halt air strikes if the Taliban "cough up" bin Laden, an offer he described as a second chance.
"Osama is not the issue and people have realised this by the crimes they are committing," Mullah Jamal said.
"Our stance regarding the situation is as before (not handing him over).
"Our Jihad (holy struggle) ...
Will contiune until the last breath for the defence of our homeland and Islam."