U.S. stirs a hornet's nest in Pakistan | Eric Margolis | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

torontosun.com | May. 17, 2009 (News Report)

Unable to pacify Afghanistan's Pashtun tribes (a.k.a. Taliban), a deeply frustrated Washington has begun tearing Pakistan apart in an effort to end Pashtun resistance in both nations. CIA drone aircraft have so far killed over 700 Pakistani Pashtun. Only 6% were militants, according to Pakistan's media, the rest civilians. Full Story »

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 by Pamela de Maigret - May. 19, 2009

The writer has vast experience in the area, an understanding of the complex history of the region and as a former member of the U.S. military, he is realistic about what can (and cannot) be done on the ground.

The Af-Pak war is unwinnable. The "Talaban" are really Pashtun tribesman who just want everyone, including the Pakistanis, out of their territory. We should get out!

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