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| Title | Suspected U.S. drone strikes kill 15 in Pakistan |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Pakistan | United States of America |
| Publication Date | 15 June 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Suspected U.S. drone strikes kill 15 in Pakistan, 15 June 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e142b508.html [accessed 4 June 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Suspected U.S. drone strikes kill 15 in Pakistan
Last updated (GMT/UTC): 15.06.2011 13:09
Intelligence officials and residents say suspected U.S. drones have fired missiles in Pakistan's South Waziristan, killing at least 15 people.
Two missiles were fired at a car near the town of Wana, reportedly killing at least four people.
Shortly afterward, two missiles hit a compound in Wana belonging to Mullah Nazir's group – one of the most influential Pakistani militant groups involved in fighting U.S.-led forces across the border in Afghanistan.
That strike reportedly killed at least six people.
Later, officials said missiles hit a vehicle in North Waziristan, killing five suspected militants.
The United States has stepped up attacks on militant targets in the tribal region along the Afghan border for more than a year.
Some reports suggest the death toll could be higher.
compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
Topics: Militias, Military operations,
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