Taliban destroys four schools in Pakistan's Swat region

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Updated January 19, 2009 22:05:38

Taliban insurgents in Pakistan have destroyed four schools in the northwestern Swat region just hours after the government vowed to reopen schools in the area despite threats from the local Taliban. Last month a Taliban commander had threatened to kill any girls attending classes after 15 January and said the Taliban would destroy schools where girls are enrolled.

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