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3 Pakistani soldiers killed near the Afghan border
Three Pakistani soldiers were killed when suspected Al-Qaeda linked militants attacked an Army convoy in South Waziristan, bordering Afghanistan. The convoy came under attack Raghzay locality, where the military launched a major operation to capture a militant who kidnapped two Chinese engineers last week, sources said. Reports from Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan said the military is using heavy weapons including artillery to hit the suspected hideouts of Abdullah Mehsud, whose men had had held two Chinese hostages, one of whom died during a rescue bid. Security Chief of tribal region Mehmood Shah said yesterday that the security forces have identified location of Abdullah Mehsud, who according to him is 'rapidly shifting positions'.
"Get 'im!"
"He won't hold still, sahib!" |
The visiting Chinese vice foreign ministar Du Dwei yesterday asked Pakistan to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in the country.
"Did I mention how large our army is?"
"Ummm... Yes. You did. Twice." |
Mehsud was freed in March after 25 months in US custody in Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. He had refused to hand over the Chinese until safe passage had been granted for his men.
Posted by: Dan Darling 2004-10-20 |
