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Pakistan launches Taleban strikes
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| Contributor | RP |
| Last Edited | RP Apr 28, 2009 08:32pm |
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| Media | TV News - British Broadcasting Corporation BBC News |
| News Date | Wednesday, April 29, 2009 02:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Pakistan has launched air strikes against suspected Taleban hideouts in Buner district, less than 100km (67 miles) from the capital, Islamabad.
The aerial attack in Buner comes as tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in Lower Dir, another area which is seeing heavy fighting.
Hundreds of militants have moved into adjacent regions recently from the Swat Valley, an area they largely control.
Western politicians have expressed concern over Taleban activity there.
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The air force's move into Buner marks a widening of the government's offensive against the Taleban.
Military spokesman Athar Abbas said their mission in Buner was to "eliminate and expel" the Taleban from the district. |
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