jan 1, 2004 - FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas)

Description:

Populated by Pashtun Tribes
Maintain traditional leadership within Tribe
Minimal interference by Pakistani Government
Share cultural ties with Afghanistan...do not subscribe to being part of a nation but tribal
Al-Qaeda members hide in this region
Americans not able to cross border freely like natives
Staging ground for attacks against Americans
Pakistani army launches an attack on FATA to remove militants (unsuccessful)
Signs treaty with Nek Muhammad Wazir
Sets a precedent for negotiating with the Taliban
Wazir breaks the treaty & is killed by a US drone

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