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October 14, 2013

Malala Yousafzai: "Drone Attacks Are Fueling Terrorism" 
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Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by Taliban
gunmen, has criticized U.S. drone strikes during a meeting with
President Obama. The Obamas invited Yousafzai to the White House Friday
in order to honor her work on behalf of girls' education. But the White
House statement did not mention another topic raised at the meeting. In
her own statement, Yousafzai wrote: "I also expressed my concerns that
drone attacks are fueling terrorism. Innocent victims are killed in
these acts, and they lead to resentment among the Pakistani people. If
we refocus efforts on education it will make a big impact," she said.

 

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