Read more Swat Valley stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/24770/swat-valley.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:44:07 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/69434/pakistan-army-likely-behind-widespread-swat-killings.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPakistan’s army took over the Swat Valley two months ago, ending Taliban control of the region—but lately, violence has swept the streets, with hundreds of bodies reportedly strewn about, the New York Times reports. The military says it’s a matter of revenge killings between locals, but human rights groups...http://www.newser.com/story/69434/pakistan-army-likely-behind-widespread-swat-killings.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 15 Sep 2009 9:14:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69293/taliban-surrenders-in-swat.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Taliban-controlled pirate radio station announced the militant group's surrender in the Swat Valley, after yet another key leader was said to have been arrested by the Pakistani military, the Telegraph reports. Though some reports claim that Maulana Fazlullah is surrounded by Pakistani forces, sources tell the Telegraph that he...http://www.newser.com/story/69293/taliban-surrenders-in-swat.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 13 Sep 2009 12:26:13 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69168/pakistan-nabs-voice-of-taliban-in-swat-valley.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPakistani soldiers arrested the spokesman for the Taliban in the Swat Valley and four other commanders, striking the first direct blow against the leadership of the insurgency in the one-time tourist resort. The capture of spokesman Muslim Khan and the others could be a big blow to the Taliban's hopes...http://www.newser.com/story/69168/pakistan-nabs-voice-of-taliban-in-swat-valley.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 11 Sep 2009 6:49:05 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63003/forget-pakistans-claims-taliban-is-only-hiding-out.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPakistan is crowing over its victories against militants in the Swat Valley, but the Taliban has simply retreated to fight another day, Jane Perlez and Pir Zubair Shah write in the New York Times . Pakistan, which only controls roads and urban centers, hasn't even killed one Taliban leader. "Most of...http://www.newser.com/story/63003/forget-pakistans-claims-taliban-is-only-hiding-out.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 27 Jun 2009 15:45:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61734/pakistan-suicide-bombing-kills-moderate-cleric.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOne of Pakistan’s most prominent anti-Taliban clerics was killed today in a suicide bomb attack, the Times of London reports. Sarfraz Ahmed Naeemi, who supported the Pakistan army’s campaign in the Swat Valley, died on the way to the hospital after an explosion at his Islamic college in Lahore. “There...http://www.newser.com/story/61734/pakistan-suicide-bombing-kills-moderate-cleric.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 12 Jun 2009 12:38:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61086/pakistan-bombing-kills-40-as-holbrooke-visits.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA bombing at a mosque in northwest Pakistan killed about 40 people today, Reuters reports. The attack, which occurred near the troubled Swat Valley, took place as Pakistani leaders urged visiting US envoy Richard Holbrooke to ramp up US aid, notes the AP. Such attacks won't "deter the government from...http://www.newser.com/story/61086/pakistan-bombing-kills-40-as-holbrooke-visits.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 05 Jun 2009 9:05:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61038/pakistanis-finally-turning-against-the-taliban.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOnly a year ago the Taliban had growing support in Pakistan, and many citizens regarded them as fellow Muslims opposed to the American government and military. But as the New York Times reports, public sentiment has shifted in recent months. Following violence in the Swat Valley and months of televised...http://www.newser.com/story/61038/pakistanis-finally-turning-against-the-taliban.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 05 Jun 2009 6:58:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/60603/pakistan-says-its-close-to-swat-victory.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPakistan’s defense secretary says the army will crush Taliban militants in the Swat Valley within days, the BBC reports. Just "5% to 10% of the job" is left, Syed Athar Ali told an Asian forum, though an army spokesman declined to give an actual timeline. Meanwhile, 40 rebels and four...http://www.newser.com/story/60603/pakistan-says-its-close-to-swat-victory.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 31 May 2009 12:31:05 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/60538/pakistan-retakes-key-swat-city.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPakistan's military has regained control of the main town in the Swat Valley, raising hopes that at least some of the 2 million refugees from the region may be able to return home, reports Reuters. Battles on the outskirts remain, but the military said today it has ousted the Taliban...http://www.newser.com/story/60538/pakistan-retakes-key-swat-city.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 30 May 2009 9:50:51 CDT