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Civilian Exodus In Pakistan's Swat Valley

from National Public Radio
May 12, 2009

More than 360,000 people in northwestern Pakistan have fled their homes in recent days. They were forced to leave as the country's military stepped up its offensive against the Taliban. Some have ended up in refugee camps just south of the battle zone. Graham Strong is the country director for the international aid group World Vision in Islamabad. He talks with Renee Montagne about the humanitarian crisis.

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  • Morning Edition, May 12, 2009
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