Army confirms peace deal with Mehsud
The Pakistan Army on Saturday distributed pamphlets in Laddah, the second largest town in South Waziristan, confirming a peace deal with militant commander Baitullah Mehsud, the Voice of America (VOA) has reported. According to VOA, the pamphlets stated that the army had implemented a ceasefire even before signing the peace deal, and after it had eliminated militants from Jandola and its adjoining areas. The army has also opened the roads linked with the South Waziristan agency to facilitate travel in the area.
Posted by: Fred 2008-04-27 |