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Another deadly bomb blast in Peshawar kills about 100

10/28/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

As Sec. of State Hillary Clinton visited Pakistan, a car bomb blew in the city of Peshawar killing almost 100 people and wounding about 200 innocent victims in a busy market. Plumes of smoke, broken concrete. and scattered rubble were observed in the crime scene.

The car explosion was part of the step-up offensive by Taliban insurgents against Pakistani forces as the latter continued their attacks in South Waziristan, a border community near Afghanistan where Taliban fighters had taken foothold.

"I want you to know this fight is not Pakistan's alone," Clinton said. "These extremists are committed to destroying what is dear to us as much as they are committed to destroying that which is dear to you and to all people. So this is our struggle as well."--- AP/ Yahoo.news.com (10/28/09, Khan, R.)

In October, three bombs blasted as part of the deplorable attacks across the country claiming the lives of about 250 people. The focus of the attacks by Islamic militants had been the military forces charged with security and innocent civilians who had been caught negotiating their daily lives in public places of a chaotic country.

Notorious fanatical killers aim to lessen the people’s resolve to fight lawlessness and lessen government support from the people. (Photo Credits: Reuters/ Yahoon.news.com/ Asis, F.) =0=

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Labels: bombing, explosion, killings, Pakistan, Peshawar, suicide bombing, terrorism, Totie Mesia

Two massive suicide bombings rock Baghdad

10/26/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

At least 140 people were killed and more than 500 were injured in two suicide bomb explosions detonated last Sunday. October 25, 2009 in Central Baghdad, Iraq. The blasts which shattered buildings occurred outside the Green Zone, the heavily guarded area where government facilities are located.

According to the police the first bomb struck near the justice ministry. It was immediately followed by a strong car blast at the provincial government headquarters. At least 25 employees of the Baghdad Provincial Council were among those who died.

These bombings were the most severe after the August suicide bombing which claimed the lives of about 100 innocent victims. The bombing this weekend occurred at a time when the Iraqi parliament is deliberating whether to pass a law that will allow national elections to be held in January.

Although Pres. Barack Obama reiterated America’s commitment to keep troops in Iraq during his meeting with Prime minister Nouri al Maliki, the United States is contemplating withdrawal of combat forces by August next year.

No one has claimed responsibility for the twin bombings though blasts of this scale are usually attributed Al Qaeda and to Sunni insurgents who want the overthrow of Shiites who dominate the management of the Iraqi government. (Photo Credits: AFP/ al Rubaye, A; AFP) =0=

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Labels: Al Qaeda, Baghdad, explosion, Iraq, Shiite, suicide bombing, Sunni, Totie Mesia

Taliban suicide bomber kills 23 in Afghanistan attack

9/02/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

The Taliban claiming responsibility, a suicide bomber detonated himself killing 23 people in a a crowded Mosque in Mehtarlam, Laghman Province, about 100 miles from the capital city of Kabul.

The deaths coincided with rising dispute on who won the recent presidential election which had served as the Afghanistan’s deputy intelligence officer. The government and the United Nations (UN) condemned the attack. Pres. Hamid Karzai (47.3%) leading against his rival Abdullah Abdullah (32.6%) on recent vote count.

The bombing which occurred in Ramadan apparently targeted Abdullah Laghmani who served as Afghanistan’s deputy intelligence officer. (Photo Credit: Travelblog.com) =0=

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Labels: 2007 election, Abudullah Abudullah, Afghanistan, casualty, Hamid Karzai, killings, Naga Camarines Sur. Totie Mesia, Ramadan, suicide, suicide bombing, Taliban, UN, United Nations

Suicide bomber kills 16 military recruits in Swat Valley

8/31/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

A suicide bomber who trespassed a training compound for military recruits blew himself, killing 16 would-be police officers in Swat region of Pakistan. The bloody attack which wounded an undetermined number of trainees came three days after 27 security men died in another attack in the country’s Khyber region.

The violence in unstable Mingora, Swat’s major village may be an attempt of Taliban militants to reclaim the area they control after their stronghold of three years was disrupted by military forces early in May 2009.

It was estimated 1,800 Islamic rebels and suicide bombers died during the offensive. A million civilians escaped the area, but returned when some measure of stability was achieved by the anti-Taliban forces.

Prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani condemned the attack, vowing to continue the fight against the Taliban insurgents who caused the senseless deaths of about 3,000 people in the last two years. (Photo Credit: Nizam Khan) =0=

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Labels: explosion, Islamic militants, killings, militant, military, Pakistan, suicide, suicide bombing, Swat Valley, Taliban, Totie Mesia

Iraq bloodbath kills 95

8/20/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

Iraqis who have been used to killings that average about 200-300 per month are alarmed by the recent carnage that brought 95 dead and more than 500 injured. The deaths come from coordinated detonation of cars, trucks, and mortars on key targets in Baghdad---among the deadliest this year. One such bomb has exploded near the finance ministry wounding at least 200 people, mostly innocent civilians. Two Al Qaeda militants were arrested in connection with the senseless blasts.

“I am saddened that the violence continues, including an appalling string of attacks today in Baghdad which took the lives of scores of innocent people," UN Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-moon ABCNews (08/19/09, Barker, A.)

A Sunni politician Falah Hassan Zeidan condemned the terrorist attacks in the city where the parliament, national government, and international community are located. Admitted by government officials, he complained of the laxity of the security men tasked to keep peace in the area.

The cowardly attacks have increased since the partial withdrawal of US forces last June. However, the decision to keep for about 2 years American military forces in the capital city remains. (Photo Credit: minnimarg) =0=

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Labels: Baghdad, bombing, casualty, explosion, Iraq, killings, suicide bombing, terrorism, Totie Mesia

Taliban steps up violence as election draws near in Afghanistan

8/19/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

Trying to thwart the election scheduled on Thursday, August 20, 2009, Taliban forces increased their campaign of violence in the capital city of Kabul in Afghanistan killing at least 8 people and leaving about 50 wounded. Two Afghan staff of the United Nations and one foreign soldier were among the latest casualties.

A suicide bomber directed an explosive-bearing vehicle in a busy highway. Missiles were fired close to the presidential palace and defense ministry. In Uruzgan province, an insurgent attacked a polling station, leaving four Afghan soldiers and two civilians dead.

“For the election, some 300,000 Afghan and international troops and police officers, are tasked with protecting 29,000 polling stations, with what the government describes as a four-tier ring of security.”---Voice of America (08/18/09, Herman, S.)

Dubbed as "a day of peace, the election is expected to allow about 80% of electorates to cast their votes. A huge electoral participation will help in bringing unity, curtail corruption and reconciliation among warring ethnic groups. The Afghan government and international security forces have prepared for more attacks on election day.(Photo Credit tanweer1) =0=

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Labels: Afghanistan, casualty, election, Kabul, killings, security, suicide bombing, Taliban, Totie Mesia

Suicide bombers kill 35 Shi’ite Muslims in Iraq

8/08/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

In a new expression of sectarian enmity, 35 Shi’ite Muslims were killed in a series of explosive detonations as pilgrims marked the birthday of the 12th Imam honored by the Shi’ites. A car bomb in Mosul blew up on Friday, August 7, 2009, causing death to dozens of attendees in a mosque. A bomb exploded in Baghdad killing at least 10 civilians.

The security in Iraq had been tight though violence somewhat subsided in past few months. It wasn’t clear who was responsible for the sectarian astrocities that put people on edge. Two separate suicide car bombings inflicting injuries and causing property damage occurred in Sadr City, also targeting Shi’ite Muslims. (Photo Credit: AFP/ Al Saadi, A.) =0=

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Labels: Iraq, Islamic militants, killings, Mosul, Muslim, Shiite, suicide bombing, Totie Mesia

Militants bombed luxury hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan

6/10/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

The bombing that killed about 50 people last year in Marriott Hotel in Islamabad was reminiscent of the recent carnage in Pearl Continental Hotel a plush and popular hotel, the hang-out of foreigners and well-to-do Pakistanis.

Using a truck carrying deadly explosives, the suicide bombers brought down portion of the luxury hotel into rubble and caused a huge crater on the parking lot. The destruction claimed the lives of at least 11 people, injuring about 70 others, at least 9 individuals in critical condition. Several foreigners were among the dead and wounded.

“The violence was the latest in a string of powerful bomb attacks and ambushes in Pakistan's major cities while the country continues to wage an offensive against Taliban militants in the Swat Valley and surrounding regions. Pakistani authorities have characterized the attacks as retaliation by the Taliban for major gains made by Pakistani troops against militants since the military operation began in late April.” The Chicago Tribune/ LA Times (06/09/09 Zulfiqar Ali, Alex Rodriguez)

“U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the "heinous terrorist attack" in "the strongest possible terms," U.N. deputy spokeswoman Marie Okabe said at U.N. headquarters in New York.”-----The Huffington Post / AP (06/09/09 Khan, Riaz)

The gunmen with their explosives barged into security at about 10 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 as nightlife started in Peshawar, Pakistan’s largest Northeast city with a population of 2.2 million. The chaos that followed brought extensive loss of property, injuries, and senseless deaths.

The attack by terrorists was linked to the threats made public by the Al Qaeda-linked Taliban fighters who sought revenge against the bloody campaign they face against Pakistani security forces in Swat valley, a location close to the cities of Peshawar and Islamabad.

For the past weeks, about 15,000 Pakistani troops battled 7,000 Taliban Islamic militants prompting thousands of civilians to flee as the number of the dead mounted. A militia composed of civilians had been formed to kick out the Talibans in the area. (Photo credits: AFP Graphics; Reuters/ Ali Imam) =0=

Perseveranda So, a Filipina among the casualties in the Peshawar bombing

The 52-year-old Filipina Unicef worker devoted to education was unlucky to have been killed during the explosion that damaged the Pearl Continental Hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan.

Before her death, So, a dedicated Unicef Chief of Education helped in large measure the schooling of Filipinos through a program called Child Friendly School System. Her demise was announced by authorities of Unicef where she worked since 1994. =0=

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Labels: Al Qaeda, Islamabad, Islamic militants, killings, militant, military, mortality, Pakistan, Pearl Continental Hotel, Peshawar, suicide bombing, Swat Valley, Taliban, terrorism, Totie Mesia

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Another deadly bomb blast in Peshawar kills about 100

Two massive suicide bombings rock Baghdad

Taliban suicide bomber kills 23 in Afghanistan attack

Suicide bomber kills 16 military recruits in Swat Valley

Iraq bloodbath kills 95

Taliban steps up violence as election draws near in Afghanistan

Suicide bombers kill 35 Shi’ite Muslims in Iraq

Militants bombed luxury hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan

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