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Pakistan Caught in the Crossfire
Monday, October 01, 2001
Deutsche Welle

Pakistan is today a divided country. Protestors line its streets as demonstrations are held against the United States. Residents fear an attack from the US and are urging Afghanistan to hand-over Osama bin Laden.

Another faction, Taliban supporters, feels that the demands being made by the US are unfair and it would not be right to hand-over bin Laden without proper evidence. Is there danger of civil war in Pakistan? The Americans need Pakistan to carry out operations in Afghanistan. However, Pakistan, with its countless religious schools, is also the training ground of the Taliban. There's little room for maneuver.
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