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January 18, 2009

Pakistani Forces Clash With Insurgents Near Border
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Pakistani military says the battle took place in the Darwazgai section
of the Mohmand tribal region 
Pakistani officials say 15 militants have been killed in a clash with
Pakistani security forces in a volatile tribal area along the Afghan
border. The Pakistani military said Sunday the battle took place in the
Darwazgai section of the Mohmand tribal region. Officials say one
soldier was also killed in the fighting. Mohmand is just south of the
Bajur tribal region, where Pakistani forces have been involved in
ongoing battles with Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants. The
Pakistani military says more than 1,500 militants have been killed in
Bajur over the past few months. Some information for this report was
provided by AFP and AP.


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