Americans against drones

Published October 6, 2012
Pakistanis and American citizens hold banners and chant slogans against drone attacks in the Pakistani tribal belt. ? Photo by AP
Pakistanis and American citizens hold banners and chant slogans against drone attacks in the Pakistani tribal belt. ? Photo by AP
A man holds up a poster saying "drones fly, children die." ? Photo by AP
A man holds up a poster saying "drones fly, children die." ? Photo by AP
American citizens invite people to join anti-drone rally to Pakistani tribal area, in Islamabad. The writing on the vest reads "we, Americans are against drones." ? Photo by AP
American citizens invite people to join anti-drone rally to Pakistani tribal area, in Islamabad. The writing on the vest reads "we, Americans are against drones." ? Photo by AP
Peace activists from the US continue their protest against drones in Islamabad.  ? Photo by AP
Peace activists from the US continue their protest against drones in Islamabad. ? Photo by AP
Americans hold a giant banner saying "killer drones." ? Reuters
Americans hold a giant banner saying "killer drones." ? Reuters

A group of anti-war activists from the US are in Pakistan with plans to join a peace march with PTI, which starts on October 6 from Islamabad.

Their presence has energised some Pakistanis, but it also has added to concerns that militants will target the weekend event. – Photos and text by AP

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