Pakistan launched an offensive on June 15 aimed at rooting out Taliban fighters and other militants from North Waziristan in the country's tribal areas. The military action prompted a civilian exodus from the region, with many crossing the border into neighboring Afghanistan. (RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal)
Civilians Flee Pakistan's North Waziristan
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Tents are set up in the Gorbaz district of Afghanistan's Khost Province to shelter those who fled Pakistan's North Waziristan to avoid the fighting there. June 18, 2014.
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Afghan officials say the refugee camp was built in the Borikhel area of the Gorbaz district.
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On June 18, Afghan officials put the number of refugees from Pakistan at about 6600.
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There are many children among the refugees in Afghanistan who have fled the fighting in North Waziristan.