Pakistan: IED attack in North Waziristan May 30

Event

At least two soldiers were killed and three others wounded when a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in the Datakhel area of North Waziristan on Wednesday, May 30. No claim has been made for the attack.

Context

Various terrorist groups including the Taliban and other radical Islamist groups continue to pose a threat throughout the country despite continued army offensives to push them from their northwestern strongholds near the Afghan border. Pakistan suffered a number of deadly attacks earlier in the year, notably in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Tribal Areas, Peshawar, and Lahore.

Advice

Due to the high threat of terrorism and other forms of violent crime, individuals in Pakistan are advised to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the relevant authorities (their diplomatic mission or security manager). As a reminder, all Western embassies in Pakistan advise their citizens against nonessential travel to the country. Travel to the country should only be considered with proper security protocols in place.