Pakistani Taliban: We'll avoid combat in Swat city

Source: Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban urged civilians Monday to return to the main town in Pakistan's Swat Valley, promising they won't attack security forces battling insurgents there but stopping short of calling the move a cease-fire.

The army has already ruled out halting its operation in the valley, saying such an announcement was a sign that the outnumbered insurgents were "staring defeat in the face."

Pakistan began the month-old offensive against militants in Swat and surrounding areas after they ignored the terms of a cease-fire. U.S. and other Western allies have hailed the operation amid worries the country was not doing enough to root out militancy.

Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan the militants' decision to stop attacking troops in Mingora town was made out of concern for the safety of civilians and property.



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controlled or contested parts of Pakistan.


...inshalla

what? huh ?
but doesn't the RoP teach them to "Love thy countrymen"? or some other addage based on ass cheek kissing ?

The current offensive is just a visible bloodletting by the Pak military to try to appease Obama, now that he has made this his war.

The current carnage will pass, Americans will pat the Paks on the back, and when the excitement dies down, the Taliban will continue to rule the NW area.

- B