2009-04-27 18:36:38

Taliban Killed in Pakistan, Endangers Peace Deal


(27 Apr 09 - RV) Taliban militants have been killed by government forces in the Lower Dir district of Pakistan. Those targeted were suspected of killing a local mayor and several police officers.
The push appeared to endanger a peace deal struck with Taliban militants in neighbouring Swat Valley. Under the deal, the government agreed to impose Islamic law in Swat and surrounding districts if the Taliban would end their violent campaign in the region. John Kelly spoke to Ikram Seghel, a defense analyst from the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, to find out what this meant for the future of the peace deal… RealAudioMP3







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