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June 16, 2009

Pakistan to Expand Offensive Against Taliban
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Pakistan is preparing to expand its war against the Taliban by launching
a new offensive in South Waziristan, home to Baitullah Mehsud, a Taliban
leader. This will mark the second front in Pakistan’s war against
militants. Over the past six weeks, Pakistan, with US backing, has waged
a major attack on the Swat Valley. The fighting has displaced more than
two million civilians.



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