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| India-Pakistan |
| Dozens dead, as Pakistan violence continues |
| 2009-07-06 |
| [Iran Press TV Latest] More than 30 people are killed in separate incidents of violence in northwestern Pakistan where the army has opened several fronts against pro-Taliban militants. Fresh clashes between the army and insurgents erupted on Sunday in the town of Mingora north of Swat. "Gunship helicopters shelled militant hideouts at Mangaltan area of Charbagh town. At least ten militants were killed in the shelling," said a military spokesman. This is while the military claims to have 'almost cleared' the volatile Swat valley of Taliban-linked militants. In addition to Swat, at least six insurgents related to pro-Taliban warlord Baitullah Mehsud were reportedly killed in the tribal North Waziristan when jet fighters bombed militants' hideouts in the conflict-torn region. Also, in the Orakzai region, gunship helicopters shelled militant positions in two areas, killing at least three alleged militants. Moreover, nine members of a tribal voluntary force, lashkar, and three militants were killed during a clash in the volatile Mohmand Agency, according to the Dawn newspaper. |
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