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Civilians flee Waziristan on foot

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Thousands of civilians are trying to leave South Waziristan to avoid fierce fighting and there has been a huge influx of people at nearby Dera Ismail Khan.

Pakistan's army is continuing its drive against al-Qaeda and Taliban in the area. The BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Dera Ismail Khan says there is very little preparation for the displaced people.

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