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| US Dept of State designates the Taliban of Pakstan as Terrorist Org |
| 2010-09-02 |
| The Secretary of State has designated Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Tehrik-e Taliban translates approximately to "Movement of the Students" The Secretary also designated TTP as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under E.O. 13224. however, we have not designated the Taliban in Afghanistan as terrorists |
| Posted by:lord garth |
| #2 It boggles my mind that until now these guys have not been considered "terrorists". I think we need a complete overhaul of the terrorist designation system. |
| Posted by: Mike Hunt 2010-09-02 18:58 |
| #1 This is not going to win us any Pakistani Taliban hearts and minds! Hopefully Afghani Taliban will be more understanding. |
| Posted by: gorb 2010-09-02 11:38 |