About a dozen foreign diplomats are safe after a police vehicle escorting them to a business meeting in the Swat district in northwestern Pakistan hit a land mine on September 22, killing one officer and injuring three others. The convoy included diplomats from Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Bosnia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, and Portugal. Police spokesman Moin Fayaz said it was unclear if the convoy was the intended target. The diplomats were on their way back from an event organized by local businessmen to promote tourism in the Swat district. Once a Taliban stronghold, Swat has experienced a rise in attacks tied to Islamic militarism.
Foreign Diplomats Safe After Convoy Hits Land Mine In Pakistan; 1 Officer Killed
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