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Pakistan condemns U.S. drone strike in North Waziristan

Xinhua, September 3, 2015 Adjust font size:

Pakistan on Wednesday condemned a U.S. drone strike late Tuesday in North Waziristan tribal region that reportedly killed six people.

"Pakistan condemns such strikes which are in disregard of our territorial sovereignty and international law," the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that the strike in North Waziristan resulted in a number of casualties.

"These strikes also generate distrust among the local populace. We reiterate our call for cessation of such strikes," the statement said.

Reports said a U.S. drone fired two missiles at a compound in Karwanda area of Datta Khel Tehsil, and some foreigners were among those killed. This is the second drone attack in the region in one month.

On Aug. 6, an American spying aircraft killed at least seven suspected militants in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan. Endi