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July 2, 2009

Poll: Pakistanis Oppose US Attacks, Afghan Occupation
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In Pakistan, a new poll shows a large majority opposes US policies in
their country and in neighboring Afghanistan. According to World Public
Opinion.org, nearly 82 percent of Pakistanis oppose US drone attacks
that have killed hundreds of people. Another 79 percent favor an
immediate end to the war in Afghanistan, and 86 percent oppose Obama’s
decision to more than double the size of the US occupation. The poll
also shows a strong dislike of the Taliban, with 81 percent calling the
group a critical threat to Pakistan.



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