Friday, August 12, 2011

Drone War Exposed In Pakistan

Drone War Exposed – The Complete Picture Of CIA Strikes In Pakistan -- The Bureau Of Investigative Journalism

CIA drone strikes have led to far more deaths in Pakistan than previously understood, according to extensive new research published by the Bureau. More than 160 children are among at least 2,292 people reported killed in US attacks since 2004. There are credible reports of at least 385 civilians among the dead.

In a surprise move, a counter-terrorism official has also released US government estimates of the numbers killed. These state that an estimated 2,050 people have been killed in drone strikes – of whom all but an estimated 50 are combatants.

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My Comment: A rather concise summary of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan, with the CIA disagreeing with the civilian figures that are totaled.

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