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Religions > Atheism |
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"maff" |
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19 Mar 2005 09:12:43 AM |
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OT: Pakistan sets army on tribal protesters |
Pakistan sets army on tribal protesters
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/asia/story.jsp?story=621561
By Justin Huggler and Shiv Malik in Baluchistan
19 March 2005
Pakistan is poised on the precipice of a tribal war in the vast desert
province of Baluchistan after the army unleashed helicopter gunships
and heavy weapons on local protesters. The Independent has learnt that
during two days of violence, more than 60 tribespeople in the region,
including women and children, have been killed. Reports suggest the
confrontation is becoming increasingly brutal.
Baluchistan covers almost half of Pakistan and is home to tribespeople
who respect no central law. Outside the main cities, tribal rules apply
and the region has traditionally been a no-go area for Pakistani
police. Law and order is kept by tribal chiefs paid by the government
to keep a semblance of control.
Justin Huggler
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/24190b7877484c4c
Baluchistan
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/c4e7f8f4a956a906
Pakistan
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/f5462a092fe55641
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