Pakistani Soldiers Ambushed, Kidnapped In Tribal Region

A Pakistani soldier guarding a post in South Waziristan (file photo) (epa)
August 30, 2007 -- Pakistani officials say Islamic militants today ambushed a military convoy in the country's northwest and abducted dozens of Pakistani soldiers.

Army officials said as many as 100 soldiers were missing after the attack, although the exact number could not be confirmed.

The convoy was traveling between the towns of Wana and Ladha in the South Waziristan tribal region near Afghanistan.

Militants in the region this week released 15 Pakistani soldiers who had been abducted earlier this month.

Pakistan's tribal regions bordering Afghanistan have seen frequent terrorist attacks, and are believed to host militants loyal to Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

(AFP, AP, Reuters)

Pakistani Soldiers Ambushed, Kidnapped In Tribal Region

A Pakistani soldier guarding a post in South Waziristan (file photo) (epa)August 30, 2007 -- Pakistani officials say Islamic militants today ambushed a military convoy in the country's northwest and abducted dozens of Pakistani soldiers.

A Pakistani soldier guarding a post in South Waziristan (file photo) (epa)
August 30, 2007 -- Pakistani officials say Islamic militants today ambushed a military convoy in the country's northwest and abducted dozens of Pakistani soldiers.