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Swat Valley

Posted by The.IRC on October 20th, 2009
IRC senior policy adviser Anna Husarska writes in The Guardian about the difficult and delicate work of our colleague Rahmad Pari, who is assisting people who fled the fighting between Pakistan's military and the Taliban in Swat Valley. more »
Posted by Kate Sands Adams on May 19th, 2009
The IRC is calling for a humanitarian corridor in Pakistan's combat zone so people can flee to safety and vital aid can be delivered to trapped civilians. Meanwhile, we're continuing to respond to the urgent needs of hundreds of thousands who have escaped to the relative safety of family and friends, camps and other temporary shelter. 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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