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| 2012 Nov.5 |
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Suspect's sister apologizes for attack on Malala The sister of Attah Ullah Khan, 23, a man suspected in the shooting of Pakistani teenager Malala Yousufzai has apologized to the victim
| 2012 Oct.9 |
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Girl who spoke out against Taliban shot in Pakistan Map of Swat Valley Pakistan 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai was awarded Pakistan's first National Peace Prize for her online diary reporting on the Taliban's ban on education
Gunmen sought her out and opened fire on her school van, leaving her seriously wounded along with two other classmates
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| 2010 Mar.12 |
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Suicide bomber in rickshaw hits checkpoint Map of Swat Valley Pakistan At least 10 people have been killed by a suicide bomber in a rickshaw at a security checkpoint. At least 34 people were wounded | |
| 2009 Aug.9 |
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Reporter escapes Taliban death sentence Map of Swat Valley Pakistan Zarghon Shah came face-to-face with the feared fighters, was ordered to be executed and gained a chilling insight into the mind of a militant | |
| 2009 May.25 |
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Residents of Swat Valley continue to flee Map of Swat Valley Pakistan Residents of the valley continue to flee the violence that has erupted there as the military clashes with the Taliban | |
| 2009 May.14 |
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Pakistan lifts Swat valley curfew Army has temporarily lifted the curfew in large parts of the valley, to allow civilians to flee the intense fighting against the Taliban
| 2009 May.9 |
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Pakistan urging residents to flee The government has lifted a curfew in the to allow residents to escape an intense battle between the army and Taleban militants
| 2009 May.8 |
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Tens of thousands flee war-torn region The United Nations' refugee agency warned of a 'massive displacement' of civilians as military broadens its offensive against Taliban
Authorities say they are mobilising to receive as many as half a million people displaced by fighting. The president has promised all-out war against militants
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| 2009 May.7 |
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Troops killed in clashes At least 10 soldiers have been killed and nine wounded in clashes with Taliban militants
| 2009 May.6 |
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Pakistani forces, Taliban clash Military is pounding Taliban targets in the Swat Valley, trying to clear militants who control parts of the district's main city
Taliban had laid siege to Mingora, looting banks, attacking army headquarters, the police station, and the power grid station.
They are occupying civilian houses and government buildings in the city center
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| 2009 Feb.23 |
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Kidnapped official swapped for militants Map of Swat Valley Pakistan Taliban militants released a kidnapped Pakistani official in exchange for two of their men | |
| 2009 Feb.15 |
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Taleban announces Swat ceasefire After local officials signed a deal, Taliban fighters in north-west Pakistan's restive Swat valley have announced a 10-day ceasefire
| 2009 Feb.1 |
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43 civilians die in Taliban crossfire Map of Swat Valley Pakistan The incident happened in Charbagh in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province | |
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