Tunisian held in Waziristan

Published May 11, 2006

ISLAMABAD, May 10: Security forces arrested three suspected militants, including a Tunisian believed to belong to the Al Qaeda terrorist organisation, in North Waziristan, a senior official said on Wednesday.

There was no immediate official comment from the government or the military.

The security official said the Tunisian, identified as Abdul Rehman Saifuddin, was caught along with an Afghan and a Pakistani on Tuesday. The Tunisian is believed to be a known Al Qaeda operative, he said.—Agencies

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