Monday, June 15, 2009

Shifting The Drone War To Somalia

Photo from Real Clear World

Al Qaeda Flees Pakistan -- Strategy Page

June 14, 2009: Losing their support in Pakistan, Al Qaeda operatives are moving to the Horn of Africa. Dozens of al Qaeda fighters and a handful of commanders have fled Pakistan for Somalia and Yemen in the last few months. They’re leaving their former stronghold in the tribal region of Pakistan after months of increased drone attacks in the region have disrupted their local networks killing. 11 of 20 top Al Qaeda commanders. The Pakistani Army’s recent campaign against Taliban and Al Qaeda terrorists has further threatened Al Qaeda’s local network.

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Update: US kills five in South Waziristan strike -- Long war Journal

My Comment:If they are fleeing to Somalia, we should not hesitate to go after them there.

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