From The Long War Journal:The Taliban continue to ruthlessly attack the Bajaur tribes that are organizing against the extremists as Pakistan’s practice of compelling the tribes to fight the Taliban may destabilize the region further.
The latest strike, which appears to be a suicide attack, took place in a mosque during prayers in the Mamond region in Bajaur.
Nine people were killed, including the leader of a "national" lashkar, or tribal militia, and several more were wounded, The Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
Today's attack follows a gun battle in Bajaur on Nov. 17, after a Taliban force estimated at 150 strong attacked a tribal leader's home in the Damadola region in Bajaur. The assault was led by none other than Faqir Mohammed, the leader of the Taliban in Bajaur.
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My Comment: The lack of counterinsurgency techniques in many of the world's armies are well known .... Pakistan is not an exception. But what is infuriating is that the U.S. has developed (after a lot of bad experiences) a process that is now recognized to be one of the best.
But even with this education and a mentor (the U.S.) who is willing to help, the Pakistanis are reverting to an unprofessional and outdated way of doing things.In otherwords .... they know better.
I cannot say that I am surprised.