Document #1186521

AI – Amnesty International

Civilians Fleeing Fighting in Pakistan's Lower Dir District

http://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/pakistan-civilians-fleeing-fighting-pakistan%E2%80%99s-lower-dir-district-20090-0

ecoi.net summary:
Lower Dir district: According to Amnesty International, thousands of civilians have abandoned their homes to avoid clashes between Pakistani security forces and the Taliban; at least 5 civilians were confirmed dead
Country:
Pakistan
Source:
AI – Amnesty International
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/pakistan-civilians-fleeing-fighting-pakistan%E2%80%99s-lower-dir-district-20090-0
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
28 April 2009
Document ID:
1186521 (former ID 118669)

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