Saturday, October 31, 2009
Waziristan Updates
Day Fourteen of Operation- October 30, 2009
•Security Forces continue their offensive for the fourteenth day into South Waziristan Agency (SWA) in pursuit of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Mehsud tribal areas (ISPR, DAWN).
•The Army released a statement that in the last twenty-four hours security forces have killed fourteen militants and two Pakistani died, but press-restrictions have made it impossible to confirm number of deaths (ISPR, DAWN).
•The government reports that security forces continue their three-pronged incursion into the Mehsud tribal areas of South Waziristan (ISPR, DAWN, AP).
◦Jandola-Sara Rogha Axis: The Pakistani military has advanced west of Dralima and North West of Ahnei Kalay and is now in control of Point 1345. This point is strategically important because it “dominates” Sara Rogha. Fourteen militants were killed during skirmishes while two soldiers were killed from mortar fire and three others were injured from an IED (ISPR, DAWN).
◦Shakai-Ladha/Kaniguram Axis: Pakistani military forces have begun operations in Kaniguram. Security forces have secured and now control ridge Point 6954, two kilometers west of Kaniguram and north of Kund Mela. A number of rifles, grenades and ammunition were found during a search and clearance operation in Sarwek. Forces have begun sanitizing Khaikaeh Narai and have secured Asman Manza. The Army reports that “search and clearance operations in Kaniguram” have begun (ISPR, DAWN).
◦Razmak-Makeen Axis: Security forces report that they are dominating the Razmak-Makeen road and are consolidating positions at Pakalita Sar and Manza Sar. In Pakalita Sar security forces have uncovered a number of weapons, ammunition and targets at a training center. RPGs and grenade launchers were also recovered in Nawazkot (ISPR, DAWN).
•In the Swat-Malakand operation, six militants have been captured in search operations in Badshai, Hwarai, Mar Patai, Baz Darra Bala. IEDs have also been found in similar operations in Dabsar. Five terrorists reportedly surrendered at Wainai and Gulibagh (ISPR, DAWN).
•A limited number of journalists were offered a guided tour of the battlefield in South Waziristan. This is the first time the Pakistani military has allowed journalists in the area (The New York Times, AP).
•The German passport of Said Bahaji, a suspected al-Qaeda terrorist linked to hijackers involved in the 9/11 attack, was found in South Waziristan (BBC, AP, DAWN).
•The Pakistani government reports that a total of 7,176 cash cards have been given to IDP families (ISPR).
•Security Forces continue their offensive for the fourteenth day into South Waziristan Agency (SWA) in pursuit of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Mehsud tribal areas (ISPR, DAWN).
•The Army released a statement that in the last twenty-four hours security forces have killed fourteen militants and two Pakistani died, but press-restrictions have made it impossible to confirm number of deaths (ISPR, DAWN).
•The government reports that security forces continue their three-pronged incursion into the Mehsud tribal areas of South Waziristan (ISPR, DAWN, AP).
◦Jandola-Sara Rogha Axis: The Pakistani military has advanced west of Dralima and North West of Ahnei Kalay and is now in control of Point 1345. This point is strategically important because it “dominates” Sara Rogha. Fourteen militants were killed during skirmishes while two soldiers were killed from mortar fire and three others were injured from an IED (ISPR, DAWN).
◦Shakai-Ladha/Kaniguram Axis: Pakistani military forces have begun operations in Kaniguram. Security forces have secured and now control ridge Point 6954, two kilometers west of Kaniguram and north of Kund Mela. A number of rifles, grenades and ammunition were found during a search and clearance operation in Sarwek. Forces have begun sanitizing Khaikaeh Narai and have secured Asman Manza. The Army reports that “search and clearance operations in Kaniguram” have begun (ISPR, DAWN).
◦Razmak-Makeen Axis: Security forces report that they are dominating the Razmak-Makeen road and are consolidating positions at Pakalita Sar and Manza Sar. In Pakalita Sar security forces have uncovered a number of weapons, ammunition and targets at a training center. RPGs and grenade launchers were also recovered in Nawazkot (ISPR, DAWN).
•In the Swat-Malakand operation, six militants have been captured in search operations in Badshai, Hwarai, Mar Patai, Baz Darra Bala. IEDs have also been found in similar operations in Dabsar. Five terrorists reportedly surrendered at Wainai and Gulibagh (ISPR, DAWN).
•A limited number of journalists were offered a guided tour of the battlefield in South Waziristan. This is the first time the Pakistani military has allowed journalists in the area (The New York Times, AP).
•The German passport of Said Bahaji, a suspected al-Qaeda terrorist linked to hijackers involved in the 9/11 attack, was found in South Waziristan (BBC, AP, DAWN).
•The Pakistani government reports that a total of 7,176 cash cards have been given to IDP families (ISPR).
Art
Gandhara Stone Sculpture of the Seated Buddha
Origin: Afghanistan
Circa: 200 AD to 500 AD
Collection: Asian
Style: Gandharan
Medium: Stone
Origin: Afghanistan
Circa: 200 AD to 500 AD
Collection: Asian
Style: Gandharan
Medium: Stone
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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