Fresh Pakistan attacks underscore reach of Taliban

Christian Science Monitor by Issam Ahmed | Oct. 15, 2009 (News Report)

A series of deadly attacks apparently aimed at testing the resolve of Pakistan's security forces ahead of a planned offensive against militants in South Waziristan left more than 30 dead on Thursday.

Two of the targets had been attacked before, underscoring the reach of the Taliban, which claimed responsibility, and the failure of security forces to secure high-profile locations. Full Story »

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by Manfred Ostrowski - Oct. 16, 2009

The article describes the current violence in Pakistan and supposes the attacks might strengthen public support for the Pakistani government. The account is rather brief, but it cites the opinions of people from Lahore, so one gets a good glimpse of the situation.

The article convincingly conveys a sense of danger and more upcoming violence. I would still have wished for more background facts: Who exactly are the "terrorists", what is their ethnic base, and what are they fighting for?

Right now, they are targeting security forces, but the next target might be public places.