"Pakistani officials estimate the fighting in Bajur has displaced as many as 500,000 people who have sought refuge elsewhere within Pakistan. Most have been taken in by relatives across northwestern Pakistan, though about 100,000 are living in camps."
Also see: Pakistan's Greatest Refugee Crisis Ever
U.S. Caused Pakistan Refugee Crisis
"Fighting prompts Pakistanis to flee; UN says 20,000 go to Afghanistan" by Stephen Graham, Associated Press | September 30, 2008
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Heavy fighting between Pakistani troops and insurgents in the lawless tribal regions of the country's northwest has caused some 20,000 Pakistanis to flee across the border into Afghanistan, the United Nations said yesterday.
So despite the lip service, the Pakistan government is still killing its own for us.
"In the last two weeks alone, over 600 Pakistani families [around 20,000 people] have fled into Afghanistan," the UN refugee agency said. The refugees have gone to Afghanistan's Kunar province, which is itself plagued by fighting between Islamic militants and Afghan troops backed by US-led coalition forces.
It is known as OUT of the FRYING PAN and INTO the FIRE!!!
And that is where the refugees are fleeing TO!!!!
Pakistani officials estimate the fighting in Bajur has displaced as many as 500,000 people who have sought refuge elsewhere within Pakistan. Most have been taken in by relatives across northwestern Pakistan, though about 100,000 are living in camps. --more--"
