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1 day ago
Drones 101: The basics of predator warfare
What are drones, who conducts strikes, and how big is the CIA programme? These and other questions answered here.
What are drones, who conducts strikes, and how big is the CIA programme? These and other questions answered here.
2 days ago
No drone strikes without ‘near certainty’ of no civilian casualties: Obama
Declaring America at a ''crossroads'' in the fight against terrorism, President Barack Obama on Thursday revealed clearer guidelines for the use of deadly drone strikes.
Declaring America at a ''crossroads'' in the fight against terrorism, President Barack Obama on Thursday revealed clearer guidelines for the use of deadly drone strikes.
15th March, 2013
US drones violate Pakistan’s sovereignty, says UN
The head of a UN team investigating casualties from US drone strikes said Pakistani officials have confirmed at least 400 civilian deaths by the attacks.
The head of a UN team investigating casualties from US drone strikes said Pakistani officials have confirmed at least 400 civilian deaths by the attacks.
13th March, 2013
Interview: Drone strikes, the ‘War on Terror’ and Jinnah
Renowned academic, author and film maker Dr Akbar S Ahmed discusses his new book "The Thistle and the Drone", militancy, tribal culture and Jinnah's vision.
Renowned academic, author and film maker Dr Akbar S Ahmed discusses his new book "The Thistle and the Drone", militancy, tribal culture and Jinnah's vision.
5th March, 2013
Pakistan Army rejects NYT report on drone strikes
The ISPR rejected the NYT report, calling it "a distortion of facts" and "aimed at diluting Pakistan’s stance on drone strikes.”
The ISPR rejected the NYT report, calling it "a distortion of facts" and "aimed at diluting Pakistan’s stance on drone strikes.”
21st February, 2013
Senator says 4,700 killed in US drone strikes
US senator has said an estimated 4,700 people, including some civilians, have been killed in the contentious bombing raids of America's secretive drone war.
US senator has said an estimated 4,700 people, including some civilians, have been killed in the contentious bombing raids of America's secretive drone war.
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11th February, 2013
Both yes and no are legal
In the American view, national sovereignty is a dispensable requirement for targeted killings, Amit Baruah argues.
In the American view, national sovereignty is a dispensable requirement for targeted killings, Amit Baruah argues.
25th January, 2013
Al Qaeda No 2 in Yemen succumbs to wounds
Al Qaeda's No 2 in Yemen, Saeed al-Shihri, died of wounds sustained in a US drone attack last year in southern Yemen, the country's official news agency and a security official said Thursday.
Al Qaeda's No 2 in Yemen, Saeed al-Shihri, died of wounds sustained in a US drone attack last year in southern Yemen, the country's official news agency and a security official said Thursday.
5th January, 2013
Tribesmen in South Waziristan to protest against drone strikes
The protest is expected to be attended by a large number of people and would be led out by the Ahmedzai Wazir tribesmen in Wana bazaar.
The protest is expected to be attended by a large number of people and would be led out by the Ahmedzai Wazir tribesmen in Wana bazaar.
28th December, 2012
Five killed in North Waziristan drone strike: officials
A US drone fired two missiles at a compound in North Waziristan agency on Friday, killing five suspected militants, intelligence officials said.
A US drone fired two missiles at a compound in North Waziristan agency on Friday, killing five suspected militants, intelligence officials said.
28th December, 2012
US drone strikes go down in Pakistan, up in Yemen
In Pakistan, 46 strikes were carried out in 2012, compared to 72 in 2011 and 122 in 2010, the New America Foundation said.
In Pakistan, 46 strikes were carried out in 2012, compared to 72 in 2011 and 122 in 2010, the New America Foundation said.
24th December, 2012
Drone strikes kill six militants in Yemen
Two suspected US drone strikes killed six al Qaeda militants in Yemen on Monday, including a Jordanian, government officials said.
Two suspected US drone strikes killed six al Qaeda militants in Yemen on Monday, including a Jordanian, government officials said.
3rd November, 2012
US urged to seek open accords over drones
The US administration should seek open agreements with host countries before conducting drone strikes inside their territories.
The US administration should seek open agreements with host countries before conducting drone strikes inside their territories.
27th October, 2012
US ‘interrogates’ Imran Khan on drones
Khan said the delay meant he missed his flight and a party fundraising lunch in New York, but insisted “nothing will change my stance”.
Khan said the delay meant he missed his flight and a party fundraising lunch in New York, but insisted “nothing will change my stance”.
25th October, 2012
Hearing into CIA drones would dent US ties
Ties between Britain, the US and Pakistan could be jeopardized if a judge grants a request for a court inquiry into the possible role of UK spy agencies.
Ties between Britain, the US and Pakistan could be jeopardized if a judge grants a request for a court inquiry into the possible role of UK spy agencies.
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18th October, 2012
Either way …
NFP explains why Imran Khan will not be able to change his understanding of the issue of terrorism in Pakistan.
NFP explains why Imran Khan will not be able to change his understanding of the issue of terrorism in Pakistan.
18th October, 2012
Drone strike in south Yemen kills seven al Qaeda suspects
A drone strike on Thursday near the south Yemen city of Jaar killed at least seven al Qaeda suspects, a local official told AFP.
A drone strike on Thursday near the south Yemen city of Jaar killed at least seven al Qaeda suspects, a local official told AFP.
16th October, 2012
Correction: Did a drone attack Malala?
Why does the local media and some political leaders thriving on anti-Americanism, promote the stance that drones fuel terrorism?
Why does the local media and some political leaders thriving on anti-Americanism, promote the stance that drones fuel terrorism?
6th October, 2012
US, Pakistan need joint strategy on drones: Malik
The United States and Pakistan need to have a common strategy to fight terrorism, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
The United States and Pakistan need to have a common strategy to fight terrorism, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
29th September, 2012
US peace group heading to Pakistan to protest drone strikes
The delegation, organised by the activist group CODEPINK, will meet with the families of drone victims, lawyers, academics, Pakistani politicians and US officials.
The delegation, organised by the activist group CODEPINK, will meet with the families of drone victims, lawyers, academics, Pakistani politicians and US officials.
