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Pak troops withdraw from roadblocks in Waziristan
Miran Shah: Hundreds of army troops withdrew from posts on Sunday in a tribal region where it`s believed Osama Bin Laden may be hiding, as an intelligence official said Islamic militants and the government were close to unveiling a peace deal. However, there were conflicting accounts as to whether the deal has been formally signed.

“About 250 troops have pulled back from 11 roadblocks in the area`s main town, Miran Shah...”
The militants had long been demanding troop removals from security posts in north Waziristan, a tense region near the Afghan border. About 250 troops have pulled back from 11 roadblocks in the area`s main town, Miran Shah, the intelligence official said on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of his work. An unspecified number of troops have also left posts guarding two key government buildings, he said. Military spokesmen did not immediately confirm the withdrawal.

Pakistan has deployed more than 80,000 troops in north Waziristan and other areas along the Afghan border where many believe al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden and his deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri, are hiding.
Posted by: Fred 2006-09-04
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