Winning the hearts and minds of Pakistan’s displaced

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Winning hearts and minds is decisive in any counter-insurgency operation. As hundreds of thousands of displaced persons flee fighting in Swat, Buner and Dir districts in Pakistan, this single truth should drive the response by the Pakistani state and the international community. In short, how those people are treated will decide if the insurgency-hit zones are saved or lost to the Taliban. Full Story »

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Patricia L'Herrou
3.6
by Patricia L'Herrou - May. 28, 2009

a crisis call for help to the pakistani government political and practical, about humane aid, controlling the military and stopping terrorists. there is a lack of focus and discussion on any one of the issues,leaving the feeling of desperate urgency. the descriptions convey the need for what's being asked.

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