Tens of Thousands Flee Fighting in Pakistan

(30 Sept 08 - RV) The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, says 20,000 Pakistani refugees have fled to Afghanistan to avoid fighting between Pakistan's army and militants. The Pakistani military launched an offensive in August for control over the strategically key region of Bajaur and have been involved in heavy fighting since then.
Meanwhile the conflict has left additional tens of thousands displaced within the country. Regional spokesperson for UNHCR in Pakistan Vivian Tan told us more…