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Afghanistan War / Taliban / Pakistan #923717

ABC Evening News for Saturday, Feb 28, 2009
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(Studio: David Muir) The announcement by Pakistan that it has beaten the Taliban in one stronghold noted.

(In the Pakistani tribal areas: Nick Schifrin) The situation in one tribal region in Pakistan where the Taliban has been beaten for now featured; scenes shown from the mountains; details given about what is needed by US troops and the Pakistani army. [Pakistan army Gen. Athas ABBAS†- says there is a lot of destruction so reconstruction is needed.] [International Crisis Group Pakistan director Samina AHMED†- says the concession to the Taliban changes the political landscape.]

Reporter(s):
Muir, David;
Schifrin, Nick
Duration:
00:02:20

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