Posted by warvictims on September 5, 2008
by BBC News
Officials said a missile was launched by a suspected US aircraft in the North Waziristan tribal area.
Pakistan’s army says it is investigating the incident.
It would be the third attack in three days allegedly carried out by US forces, who have not officially confirmed their involvement. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Air Strike, Civilian Casualties, Military, Pakistan, South Asia | Tagged: Al Qaeda, Civilian Casualties, civilian deaths, Military, missile, Pakistan, Taleban, third attack | Leave a Comment »
Posted by warvictims on September 5, 2008
by REUTERS
MANILA, 5 September 2008 – Up to 500,000 people are enduring poor health services and unsanitary conditions after fleeing the fighting between the government and Muslim rebels in the south.
Moreover, analysts fear that President Gloria Arroyo’s 3 September decision to dissolve a negotiating panel seeking a political solution to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s (MILF) 30-year rebellion will trigger increased violence across the southern island of Mindanao. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Civilian Casualties, Gunfire, Insurgents, Military | Tagged: Civilian Casualties, civilian deaths, Displacement, MILF, Military, Philippines, rebels | Leave a Comment »
