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Tens of Thousands Displaced, Dozens Killed in Pakistani Offensive

HeadlineJun 20, 2014

A Pakistani military offensive against the Taliban has reportedly displaced tens of thousands of people. Agence France-Presse reports more than 90,000 have fled their homes in North Waziristan since last month. According to Al Jazeera, air raids have reportedly killed at least 100 civilians over the past two weeks. The Pakistani army says it’s killed at least 200 militants since launching a new operation on Sunday.

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