Swat: The Neglected Exodus

(Blog Post) The Authorities usually promise more than they can deliver. While the people continue to protest and complain about poor aid facilities, the authorities paint a different picture.Quite the usual one perhaps. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Topics: Pakistan, Refugees
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Aug 2, 2009 - 7:49 AM PDT
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Aug 3, 2009 - 11:55 AM PDT

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Fabrice Florin
3.2
by Fabrice Florin - Aug. 3, 2009

Interesting roundup of news and blog posts about the refugee crisis in Pakistan, where living conditions are causing protests among over 2 million displaced Swat Valley residents. The author's own opinions are interspersed throughout this update, and most of the sourcing is from other publications, rather than first-hand accounts. But the helpful quotes and links to other sources make this blog post informative nonetheless.

Its apparent that the Government needs to lay down a long term strategy for rehabilitation of the displaced people. With the increasing number of protests in the refugee ... More »

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Kaizar Campwala
3.7
by Kaizar Campwala - Aug. 2, 2009

A solid look at the Pakistani government's failure to plan and care for Swat valley refugees. Good synthesis of information, though the piece needs editing.

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