Pakistan Army Targets Key Uzbek/Taliban Stronghold
29 October 2009
'Pakistan Army Targets Uzbek Base', BBC News, 29 October 2009
EXCERPT: "Pakistani troops fighting the Taliban in South Waziristan have surrounded a key stronghold of Uzbek fighters, military officials say. They say that the town of Kaniguram - one of the largest towns in the area - is also the 'operational centre' of the Pakistani Taliban. The army says its offensive against the militants is 'making good...
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Kashmir: India to Withdraw 15,000 Troops
29 October 2009
'India Withdraws Some Kashmir Troops in Peace Gesture', Reuters UK, 29 October 2009
EXCERPT: "India is withdrawing about 15,000 soldiers from Jammu and Kashmir, a military official said Thursday, in a move aimed at boosting prospects of peace talks with the disputed region's separatist groups. India has been under international pressure in recent months to reduce tensions along its Pakistan border particularly Kashmir so...
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