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December 28, 2012

Confirmed U.S. Drone Strikes Decline in Pakistan, Rise in Yemen 
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New figures show publicly known U.S. drone strikes declined in Pakistan
this year while drastically increasing in Yemen. According to the New
America Foundation, confirmed drone attacks fell to 46 from 72 in
Pakistan, while rising to 53 from 18 in Yemen. The United States has
just recently admitted responsibility for a September attack in Yemen
that killed 11 civilians, including three children.

 

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