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February 2010 Khyber Mosque bombing
Part of War in North-West Pakistan
Location of Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan
LocationDars village, Tirah, Khyber Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan
Date18 February 2010
Deaths30
Injured70

The February 2010 Khyber mosque bombing occurred at a mosque in Dars village in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Pakistan on 18 February 2010. At least 30 people died and more than 70 were injured.[1][2]

Attack

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The blast occurred at a mosque which was used by members of banned militant group Lashkar-e-Islam.[3] The bombing appeared to target a leader of the pro Taliban group and happened next to a market selling Hashish.[4]

Aftermath

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The blast was condemned by Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.[3] The bombing was thought to be result of a feud between rival militant groups.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bomb at Pakistan Mosque Kills Dozens, The New York Times, 2010-02-18
  2. ^ a b Over 25 killed in Khyber bomb blast, Dawn (newspaper), 2010-02-18
  3. ^ a b Dozens killed in two blasts in NW Pakistan, Xinhua News Agency, 2010-02-18
  4. ^ Pakistan militant group attacked by suicide bomber, BBC, 2010-02-18

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