US EditionThousands protest after a suspected drone strike kills 4 children in northwest Pakistan
- A suspected drone strike in Mir Ali, northwest Pakistan, on Monday resulted in the deaths of four children and injuries to five more, leading to a large protest on Tuesday.
- The strike took place during ongoing military efforts against the Pakistani Taliban, who maintain a significant foothold in the Mir Ali area, though the attacker's identity remains unknown.
- Thousands of residents staged a sit-in, placing the children's bodies on a main road and demanding the government identify those responsible before burial proceeds.
- Mufti Baitullah, a local tribal elder, stated that while they are not accusing anyone specifically, they demand clarity and accountability from the government regarding the deaths of their children as investigations proceed.
- The protest could expand if officials do not respond, while security experts note militants also use quadcopters in attacks and the Human Rights Commission calls for independent investigations.
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