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Taliban take over emerald mines in Swat!
The Taleban in Pakistan's strife-torn district of Swat have taken over operations in its emerald mines. The mines, which produce emeralds of international quality, were previously controlled by the Pakistani government. They were taken over by the Taleban four months ago following a ceasefire between militants and the government. Until then, Swat was the scene of 18 months of conflict between the security forces and Taleban militants fighting to implement Islamic Sharia law. The mines, along with the Panjshir mines in Afghanistan, hold the largest known deposits of emeralds in South Asia.
Posted by: 3dc 2009-03-24 |
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