Pakistan's military has achieved a measure of success against Taliban militants in the Swat Valley and taken control of its main town,Mingora.

VOA: standard.2009.06.18

Pakistani authorities say security forces detained Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan and four other key militant commanders in what they are describing "a successful" military raid just outside the main town of Mingora in the Swat Valley.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

An estimated 40, 000 people have fled Mingora, according to Khushhal Khan, district coordination officer.

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There was a burglary in our house while we were away in Mingora for 20 days.

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Then last Tuesday, she was attacked as she returned home from school in Mingora, north-western Swat.

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