'Yao Wazir' sit-in in South Waziristan continues for 10th day.

WANA -- The 'Yao Wazir' sit-in by the people of South Waziristan tribal district for acceptance of their demands in Wana entered 10th day on Saturday. On Friday, the participants of the sit-in joined by the elders of Ahmedzai Wazir tribe held a massive rally in South Waziristan. Participants of the rally chanted slogans in favour of their demands. The sit-in has been staged by the people of South Waziristan affected from militancy and military operations outside the Frontier Corps (FC) Camp in Wana. A large number of tribal elders and political activists have joined the sit-in titled 'Yao Wazir' which means the Wazir tribesmen are united for their rights. Participants of the Friday's demanded the government to accept their 15-point charter of demands without further delay.

The main demands include compensation for damages during militancy and military operations, restoration of peace, shifting of all administrative offices from Tank to South Waziristan and facilities for Afghan refugees and affectees of Utmanzai Wazir tribe at check posts. One of the demands is about ownership rights of the local people on forests, while demands have also been made about recovery of Dr Noor Hanan and Dr Abidullah Mehsud, provision of...