Militants attack civilian convoy in Pakistan

Pakistani officials say militants have attacked an civilian convoy of vehicles escorted by security forces in northwestern Pakistan.

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Saturday, 17.07.2010.

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Pakistani officials say militants have attacked an civilian convoy of vehicles escorted by security forces in northwestern Pakistan. At least 16 people were killed and several others were wounded. Militants attack civilian convoy in Pakistan Authorities say the ambush took place Saturday in the Char Khel village in the troubled tribal region of Kurram, bordering Afghanistan. Officials say the travelers were heading to the main northwestern city of Peshawar when they were attacked. The French news agency, AFP, quotes local officials as describing the incident as sectarian violence.

Militants attack civilian convoy in Pakistan

Authorities say the ambush took place Saturday in the Char Khel village in the troubled tribal region of Kurram, bordering Afghanistan.

Officials say the travelers were heading to the main northwestern city of Peshawar when they were attacked.

The French news agency, AFP, quotes local officials as describing the incident as sectarian violence.

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