Taliban extend hold, advance near Pakistan capital
22 April 2009 7:06 pm by GeoT
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090422/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan
Taliban militants have extended their grip in northwestern Pakistan, pushing out from a valley where the government has agreed to impose Islamic law and patrolling villages as close as 60 miles from the capital. Police and officials appear to have fled as armed militants also broadcast radio sermons and spread fear in Buner district, just 60 miles from Islamabad, officials and witnesses said Wednesday.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090422/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan
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I believe Secretary Clinton commented on this today….the implications of this march towards Islamabad with imposing Sharia law at every stop is disquieting at best.
Taylor if you are around would you comment please?
Thanks Geot.
it’s religion run amuck, like so many chapters in earth history.
I’ve been buried all day in work… just so you all know.
This has been happening for a while, with Taliban making inroads everywhere, but especially in Punjab. My latest article on it is here:
http://www.taylormarsh.com/2009/04/19/as-goes-punjab-so-goes-pakistan/
Both videos are terrific.
I had high hopes for this thread Kris.
It’s an important thread, so you both get big points for starting it. Lurkers also appreciate it.
Post up on it today.