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U.S. Drone Kills Suspected Militants In Northwest Pakistan

July 23, 2012

Pakistani security officials say a U.S. drone attack has killed up to 12 suspected militants in a restive northwestern tribal area near the Afghan border.

The officials said U.S. drones fired several missiles on July 23 at a compound in the Shawal area of the North Waziristan tribal region.

The area is known as a haven for Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants focused on fighting U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.

The CIA-run drone program is a key element of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

It is highly unpopular in Pakistan where it is considered a violation of sovereignty which causes unacceptable civilian casualties.

Based on reporting by Reuters, AFP, and AP

Source: http://www.rferl.org/content/us-drone-kills-suspected-militants-in-northwest/24654352.html

Copyright (c) 2012. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036.