Pakistan launches risky offensive into Taliban-Al Qaeda stronghold

Los Angeles Times by Alex Rodriguez | Oct. 18, 2009 (News Report)

The military faces fierce militants and a desolate, rocky terrain in South Waziristan. And the Taliban may counter with more attacks in major cities, analysts say.

The military will face unforgiving terrain along the Afghan border that has long been viewed as a possible hide-out for Osama bin Laden, as well as a battle-hardened enemy likely to respond by stepping up bloody attacks across the country. The government believes that more than 80% of the terrorism inflicted on Pakistan originates in the region. Full Story »

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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 18, 2009

Factual report about the Pakistan military's new offensive in Waziristan. This article provides a good overview of this new development, but the reporter writes from Islamabad, not the front lines, and relies on anonymous sources for its best information. Helpful context about this important news event.

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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 18, 2009

Contextualizes the offensive better than other reports I read this morning.

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by Emma Asomba - Oct. 19, 2009

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Pakistan Moves Troops Into Taliban Stronghold

New York Times by Jane Perlez | Oct. 18, 2009 (News Report)

Pakistan moved thousands of troops into the militant stronghold of South Waziristan on Saturday, the army said, beginning a long-anticipated ground offensive against Al Qaeda ...

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3.4

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Pakistan offensive 'kills 60 militants'

The Guardian | Oct. 18, 2009

Pakistan said it killed 60 militants and lost 11 soldiers as an attack force of 30,000 soldiers pushed into the Taliban's tribal stronghold on the second day of a major ...

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Pakistan's offensive in Waziristan will succeed or fail depending on what local tribes decide

The Guardian by Jason Burke | Oct. 18, 2009 (News Analysis)

If, and this admittedly seems unlikely, everything goes to plan for the Pakistani army in the operation in South Waziristan, we could see the following scenario unfold: ...

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3.7

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