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February 4, 2010

Soldier Killings Highlight US Military Role in Pakistan
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US operations in Pakistan are under increased scrutiny today following
Wednesday’s killing of three US soldiers in a roadside attack. The
soldiers were traveling as part of a Pakistani military convoy and were
reportedly wearing disguises. Another two US soldiers were wounded in
the bombing. As recently as July, the Obama administration’s special
envoy, Richard Holbrooke, denied a US military presence in Pakistan,
saying, “People think that the US has troops in Pakistan. Well, we
don’t.” But after Wednesday’s bombing, Holbrooke said, “There’s nothing
secret about their presence.”



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