Pakistan: 23 more killed in Kurram clashes, several villages set on fire
(NSI News Source Info) Sunday, August 17, 2008 - PARACHINAR: Twenty-three more persons were killed including 16 extremists and 28 others injured as clashes between the rival Bangash and Turi tribesmen continued in various parts of the Kurram Agency for the 11th straight day.Sources said that fighting continued in rival tribes for the eleventh straight day while clashes were intensified after arrival of more extremists in the troubled areas. The militants have set Araoli Saidanoon village ablaze. Three villages were set on fire within last 24-hour while missiles, rocket and artillery were being used in ongoing fighting. Leader of Turi tribe, Ali Akbar Turi has demanded to the government not to act as a silent spectator and launch a immediate operation against the militants. He said government should take strict action against the elements who have violated the agreement by coming from other areas to fight in Kurram Agency.Akbar Turi further said that security forces were fighting in other areas while in Kurram Agency they have left the people alone to fight militants.According to sources, 23 persons were killed and 28 others injured in various parts of the agency in fighting.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Pakistan: 23 more killed in Kurram clashes, several villages set on fire
Pakistan: 23 more killed in Kurram clashes, several villages set on fire
(NSI News Source Info) Sunday, August 17, 2008 - PARACHINAR: Twenty-three more persons were killed including 16 extremists and 28 others injured as clashes between the rival Bangash and Turi tribesmen continued in various parts of the Kurram Agency for the 11th straight day.Sources said that fighting continued in rival tribes for the eleventh straight day while clashes were intensified after arrival of more extremists in the troubled areas. The militants have set Araoli Saidanoon village ablaze. Three villages were set on fire within last 24-hour while missiles, rocket and artillery were being used in ongoing fighting. Leader of Turi tribe, Ali Akbar Turi has demanded to the government not to act as a silent spectator and launch a immediate operation against the militants. He said government should take strict action against the elements who have violated the agreement by coming from other areas to fight in Kurram Agency.Akbar Turi further said that security forces were fighting in other areas while in Kurram Agency they have left the people alone to fight militants.According to sources, 23 persons were killed and 28 others injured in various parts of the agency in fighting.
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