U.S. Strikes Mehsud's Stronghold In Pakistan

Officials in Washington and Islamabad say they are almost certain that last Wednesday's drone strike killed Baitullah Mehsud, Pakistan's most wanted man, although Taliban commanders insist their leader is still alive. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Aug 11, 2009 - 8:30 PM PDT
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Aug 11, 2009 - 8:35 PM PDT
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by Gary Clark - Aug. 11, 2009

This is close to non-news, with Washington claiming a key Taliban commander killed by drone-missile attack, but Taliban denying it, while Pakistanis remain silent.

Missile assassination is expensive and can succeed only if Taliban cannot replace competent leaders as rapidly as they are located, targeted and stricken. And every strike that takes down innocents will alienate the population needed to inform on those targets.

Taliban spokesman Azam Tariq said the missile struck a house, not a militant hideout. “Only innocent civilians were living there, and six of them died.” More »

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