Bajaur Clashes Intensify

February 01 2010

Pakistan

Pakistani security troops backed by helicopter gunships killed 15 Taliban insurgents on Sunday after the militants attacked a military post and convoy in the Bajaur tribal district, Reuters reports.

The clash took place in the Wara Mamoon region, a militant stronghold, security officials said. Ten militants were reported wounded.

Separately, other government forces said they killed 20 militants, including a commander, during intense shelling and clashes in the Sewai area of...

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