Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest
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Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest. Pakistan says the TTP and other militant groups are carrying out attacks in the country with the support of Afghanistan's Taliban rulers and has promised to continue targeting the TTP and its support network. Shortly before the attack, speakers at the rally said ensuring security and eliminating militancy were the state's responsibility.
Furthermore, Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan's Taliban government of harbouring TTP militants, an allegation Kabul denies. At least 14 killed in a suicide attack on a police station in Pakistan during a peace demonstration. The attack took place in the Swat Valley, one of the areas most hit by terrorism, leaving more than 20 injured.
In addition, The TTP is separate from, but allied with, Afghanistan's Taliban rulers and has been a source of tension between the neighboring countries. Five police officers were among those killed at the event, which was staged outside a local police station to protest growing militant violence in the region and the state's inability to protect citizens.
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Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest.
reliability low1/3 sourcesPakistan says the TTP and other militant groups are carrying out attacks in the country with the support of Afghanistan's Taliban rulers and has promised to continue targeting the TTP and its support network.
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Shortly before the attack, speakers at the rally said ensuring security and eliminating militancy were the state's responsibility.
according to ABC News Australia — WorldPakistan has long accused Afghanistan's Taliban government of harbouring TTP militants, an allegation Kabul denies.
according to ABC News Australia — WorldAt least 14 killed in a suicide attack on a police station in Pakistan during a peace demonstration.
according to Infobae — Últimas noticias +2The attack took place in the Swat Valley, one of the areas most hit by terrorism, leaving more than 20 injured
according to Infobae — Últimas noticias +2The TTP is separate from, but allied with, Afghanistan's Taliban rulers and has been a source of tension between the neighboring countries.
according to Deutsche Welle English — All +1Five police officers were among those killed at the event, which was staged outside a local police station to protest growing militant violence in the region and the state's inability to protect citizens.
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Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest.
omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidecovered byPublic / AgenciesPakistan says the TTP and other militant groups are carrying out attacks in the country with the support of Afghanistan's Taliban rulers…
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