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Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 17 Suspected Militants

   VOA News  May 31, 2011

   Pakistani fighter jets have attacked militant positions in the
   northwestern tribal region along the Afghan border, killing at least 17
   suspected militants.
   A local government official, Javed Khan, said Tuesday's airstrikes took
   place in the Orakzai tribal area, a known militant stronghold. Khan
   said at least six other militants were wounded.
   It is not possible to independently verify the information because the
   region is largely off-limits to independent journalists.
   The air strikes are the most recent attempt by the Pakistan military to
   root out Taliban and al-Qaida-linked fighters operating in the
   country's tribal areas.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.

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