Afghan opposition commander's health critical: aide

KABUL, Sept 13 (AFP) - Anti-Taliban military commander Ahmad Shah Masood's health is "very critical" and getting worse following an assassination attempt this week, a senior opposition official told AFP Thursday.

"Unfortunately we have some negative news. The state of Masood's health has become very critical," close Masood aide Younis Qanooni said.

"He was supposed to become conscious 12 to 20 hours ago but since last night he is still in a coma and his health status is becoming worse and worse."