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| Title | At least 20 reported killed at Pakistan funeral |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, At least 20 reported killed at Pakistan funeral, 15 September 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e8973d8c.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. |
At least 20 reported killed at Pakistan funeral
September 15, 2011
At least 20 people have been reported killed after a bomb exploded at a funeral ceremony in northwestern Pakistan.
At least 45 more were injured.
The blast took place on September 15 in the Lower Dir area, which is close to the Afghan border.
The bombing occurred at the funeral of a local tribal elder.
There has been no claim of responsibility.
Like much of northwestern Pakistan, Lower Dir regularly sees violence between Islamist militants and security forces.
The militants often target tribesmen siding with security forces.
compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
Topics: Terrorism,
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