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Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest
Germany🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest

A suicide bomber killed 14 people and injured dozens during an anti-militancy protest in Kabal, Pakistan's northwestern Swat Valley. The attack occurred at a demonstration held outside a local police station, where attendees criticized the government for its failure to address rising militant violence and protect civilians. Five police officers were among the dead. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, emphasizing their commitment to combating terrorism. The Swat Valley, historically a Taliban stronghold before being reclaimed by Pakistani forces in 2009, has seen a resurgence of militant activity linked to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), which is believed to have support from Afghanistan's Taliban regime.

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Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest

A suicide bomber killed 14 people and injured dozens during an anti-militancy protest in Kabal, Pakistan's northwestern Swat Valley. The attack occurred at a demonstration held outside a local police station, where attendees criticized the government for its failure to address rising militant violence and protect civilians. Five police officers were among the dead. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, emphasizing their commitment to combating terrorism. The Swat Valley, historically a Taliban stronghold before being reclaimed by Pakistani forces in 2009, has seen a resurgence of militant activity linked to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), which is believed to have support from Afghanistan's Taliban regime.

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