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North West Frontier Province

Posted by Peter.Biro on December 23rd, 2009
More than two months after the Pakistani military launched an offensive in the Taliban stronghold of South Waziristan, only now are the IRC and other humanitarian aid organizations gaining access to the estimated 430,000 people who have fled the fighting. more »
Posted by Peter.Biro on May 14th, 2009
As the fighting in Pakistan rages on, the situation becomes graver every day. The IRC is providing services and support to those who have found their way to the safety of refugee camps. more »
Posted by Kate Sands Adams on May 13th, 2009
The IRC's Mike Young told the Council on Foreign Relations today that the situation in Pakistan is deteriorating, with projections of 1.8 million displaced -- a number that could significantly rise if the fighting widens or intensifies. more »

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