After having received and seen many videos exhibiting violent abuse of women in the Swat valley region, the Pakistani army decided to launch an offensive against the Taliban militias.
Since the 15th of May, a military operation commenced in this region to eradicate any Taliban presence. Four million people were displaced in various refugee camps in safer regions. These people are collectively called IDP’s (Internally Displaced Peoples). This operation is closely monitored by the United States who promised financial support for this internal struggle. Special Envoys tell of many civilian deaths on both sides presently, but there are no official statistics. Pakistani journalists do not see any tangible end to this conflict if there is no exterior financial support.
Today, the army seeks to operate in Waziristan, an independent Muslim emirate. This could potentially develop into a serious threat to the peace in the country.