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Poll: Pakistanis Oppose US Attacks, Afghan Occupation

HeadlineJul 02, 2009

In Pakistan, a new poll shows a large majority opposes US policies in their country and in neighboring Afghanistan. According to WorldPublicOpinion.org, nearly 82 percent of Pakistanis oppose US drone attacks that have killed hundreds of people. Another 79 percent favor an immediate end to the war in Afghanistan, and 86 percent oppose Obama’s decision to more than double the size of the US occupation. The poll also shows a strong dislike of the Taliban, with 81 percent calling the group a critical threat to Pakistan.

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