Document #1172465

Guardian (Author)

Taliban to spread fighting in Pakistan

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/may/11/taliban-pakistan-swat-tribal-belt

ecoi.net description:
According to the commander of the Frontier Corps, foreign mercenaries linked to al-Qaeda, mostly Tajiks and Uzbeks, are training Taliban fighters; he says Taliban are trying to destabilise the tribal areas to divert forces from the battle in Swat Valley
Country:
Pakistan
Source:
Guardian (Author)
Published:
11 May 2009
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/may/11/taliban-pakistan-swat-tribal-belt
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1172465 (former ID 119266)

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