Dozens killed in Pakistani army assault on Taliban chief's mountain
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/pakistan/Story/0,,2246687,00.html
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The Pakistani army have launched an air and ground assault on the mountain stronghold of Baitullah Mehsud, the Taliban chief linked to Benazir Bhutto's assassination. Dozens were killed as 'the battle for control of the lawless region near the Afghan border intensifies,' causing civilians to flee the area.
'Hundreds of soldiers supported by tanks, helicopter gunships and a multi-pronged artillery barrage encircled Mehsud's home territory in South Waziristan, sending refugees fleeing into North West Frontier province, some on foot.'
'Hundreds of soldiers supported by tanks, helicopter gunships and a multi-pronged artillery barrage encircled Mehsud's home territory in South Waziristan, sending refugees fleeing into North West Frontier province, some on foot.'
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