CIA ‘Revives Attacks on Rescuers’ in Pakistan

Syndicated from Common Dreams on Wed, 2012-06-06

<div class='node-body'><p>CIA drones are reportedly reviving the use of highly-controversial tactics that target rescuers and funeral-goers.</p>
<p>On Monday US drones attacked rescuers in Waziristan in western Pakistan minutes after an initial strike, killing 16 people in total <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18320431">according to the BBC</a>. On May 28, drones were also reported to have <a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/385600/within-24-hours-three-suspected-militants-killed-in-drone-attacks/">returned to the attack</a> in Khassokhel near Mir Ali.</p></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-news-hp-image">
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