Warfare continues to become more professional and dehumanized every day.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

From April 7: Pakistan: A new wave of attacks?

Pakistan: A new wave of attacks?

This Al Jazeera story refers to events of last Monday April 5. The story is dated April 7 and is complete with video.

The fascinating part, and this is coming from a news source in Qatar where Middle East events are a little closer to home ...

"Observers have speculated that the attacks could be in revenge for US drone bombings targeting Taliban fighters in the Swat valley. The unmanned planes that drop bombs and have been criticized for killing civilians. Is Pakistan paying the price for battles waged by the US in the region?"

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