Analysts say the attacks may be part of the military's plans to clear the area of local communities ahead of construction of a hydro-electric power plant.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

They must have kept him under surveillance for a while." U.S.officials have been quoted as saying the operation Monday was launched when it became clear their target was traveling in an area away from heavy population.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

"For sure the military will not only clear and secure the area, but ensure unless and until the area is taken over completely by the civil administration, and the writ of the government is restored and peace and normalcy return to the area, the military will remain in the area,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.07