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U.S., Pakistan: Friendly Fire and the Domestic Impact

Jun 11, 2008 | 19:34 GMT

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Summary

A U.S. airstrike June 10 in Pakistan's northwestern tribal area that killed 11 Pakistani militiamen was condemned June 11 by the Pakistani military, which called it a "cowardly act." Likely an accident, the attack will not fundamentally alter U.S.-Pakistani relations in the war on terror, though it will certainly win no hearts and minds in Pakistan.

A U.S. airstrike June 10 in Pakistan's northwestern tribal area that killed 11 Pakistani militiamen was condemned June 11 by the Pakistani military....

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