Re: Pakistan's forgotten refugees
leave aside what taleban are doing this is the most relevant quote:
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I wish to remind everyone in Pakistan that their support to the IDPs may also be in their self-interest. The support will send a message to the Taliban that society stands by the victims of their brutalities and reject their savage ways. Indifference towards the IDPs may embolden the Taliban, i.e. the latter will take the message that they can repeat what they did in Bajaur and that there is no one in Pakistan to challenge them. Society in Pakistan must condemn the Taliban with action and words. And this can begin by providing moral and material help for the IDPs from Bajaur.
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unfortunately this has become a political issue with absolutely no nuance from any side. one side is treating their own people like enemies without care for civilian losses and the other treats taleban like misunderstood angry young men who they secretly pine for at late hours of the night. disgusting stuff.