So, keeping up on the Pakistani military’s offensive against the Taliban, there’s this: The government claimed 700 insurgents had died and the Taliban were on
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“„The United Nations said 360,600 refugees had fled Swat and neighboring Dir and Buner districts since operations began last week. That number is on top of some 500,000 people displaced by past offensives — a major humanitarian challenge for the weak government that could test public support for the offensive. Most of the refugees are staying with friends and relatives or in rented accommodation.