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Security forces kill 16 Taliban in Orakzai Agency
HANGU: At least 16 Taliban were killed and several others injured in the ongoing security forces' operation in Orakzai Agency, sources said on Friday. The sources said one security personnel was also injured in the action in Ferozkhel area of Lower Orakzai. Local sources said the security forces were conducing search and clearance operations in the areas cleared of the terrorists. Meanwhile, Taliban blew up a girls' school in Mamozai area of Upper Orakzai Agency. Brave, brave lions of Islam ... The army has carried out several army operations in the Tribal Areas, where al Qaeda and various Taliban factions have long thrived. The offensives have mainly been aimed at terrorist groups targeting public institutions. The rugged tribal belt has become a stronghold for hundreds of extremists who fled neighbouring Afghanistan after the US-led invasion in late 2001. Posted by: Steve White 2010-04-24 |
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