Friday, June 3, 2011

Border Clashes Between Pakistani Troops And The Taliban Continues For A Third Day


Pakistani Taliban Claim Responsibility for Cross-Border Attack -- Voice of America

The Pakistani Taliban says its forces in Afghanistan are responsible for a deadly raid in Pakistan.

A Taliban spokesman made the claim Friday during a phone call with reporters. He said about 40 to 50 insurgents were involved in the cross-border attack on a security checkpoint near Pakistan's northwestern Dir tribal area. The government says up to 400 militants had swarmed the area.

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More News On Pakistan's War Against The Taliban

Hundreds besiege Pakistan border area for third day -- AFP
Pakistani troops force back militants from across Afghan border for 3rd day, scores dead -- Washington Post
Taliban vow more attacks against Pak govt, military facilities -- Times of India
80 dead in Upper Dir gunbattle -- The Nation
30 security officials, 40 terrorists killed in Dir raid -- Daily Times
Pakistani-Afghan border clashes kill 70 -- Xinhuanet
Militants from Afghanistan clash with Pakistani forces -- Seattle Times/AP
Hundreds besiege Upper Dir border area for third day -- DAWN/AFP
27 security personnel, 45 Taliban killed in Dir -- DAWN
Pakistan Taliban claims cross-border raid -- Reuters
Cross-border raid: Demarche delivered after Dir raid leaves 75 dead -- Express Tribune

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