Local tribesmen defeated a Taliban attempt to kidnap 300 school children in Dir. The military claimed eight Taliban and al Qaeda fighters were killed in strikes in Bajaur. The Taliban released eight security officers. The Taliban demanded the release of a deputy of Baitullah Mehsud in exchange for the remaining captive officers. Fourteen were killed in sectarian fighting in Kurram.
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