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All Posts Tagged With: "insurgency"
Worldfocus Radio
November 5, 2009
Worldfocus Radio: Philippines — the forgotten terrorist front
Blogwatch
February 24, 2009
Taliban declares an indefinite cease-fire in Swat Valley
Taliban militants agreed to indefinitely extend a cease-fire in Pakistan's Swat Valley, which is largely under control of the militants. As part of the truce, the government agreed to allow the Taliban to impose stricter Islamic law.
Video
February 17, 2009
Pakistan strikes peace deal with Taliban
Ahmad Kamal, a former Pakistani ambassador to the United Nations, discusses Pakistan's peace deal with the Taliban in Swat Valley and what the agreement means for the U.S. war on terror.
Perspectives
February 17, 2009
Pakistan adopts Islamic law in Swat Valley
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about Pakistan's deal with insurgents in the Taliban-heavy Swat Valley and the country's controversial decision to suspend its military offensive and impose tough Islamic law in that area.
Perspectives
January 30, 2009
Thailand’s Muslim insurgency solidifies in south
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about the solidification of Thailand's Muslim insurgency and the government's approach to dealing with the separatist movement.
Blogwatch / Video
December 4, 2008
Muslim insurgency simmers in southern Thailand
Beyond the recent turmoil in Bangkok, a violent Muslim insurgency has emerged in Thailand's south.
Video
October 30, 2008
Simultaneous bombings across Indian state of Assam
Sadanand Dhume discusses these bombings, which killed at least 67 people.
Audio
October 10, 2008
Suicide bombers on the rise in Pakistan
There have been 28 bombings killing over 471 people in Pakistan since the beginning of the year -- more deaths than either Iraq or Afghanistan.
