The security situation in FATA remained unstable during the third quarter of 2012. There were reports of persistent attacks by militants on security forces, civilians and educational institutions. At the same time, military operations against militants in Bajaur Agency continued unabated, killing 209 militants. The rateof US drone attacks in 3rd quarter remains similar to the 2nd, having 13 drone attacks. A total of 171 incidents were reported with 1269 casualties including 878 killed and 391 injured. Khyber and Orakzai Agency have reportedly faced the greatest number of incidents (66 and 34 respectively) in the region, while Mohmand and South Waziristan Agencies reported the least number of incidents.
Security Report Third Quarter 2012
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