Pakistan’s deal with the Taliban
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Kristen Rouse about her concerns over the introduction of a form of Sharia law in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Rouse is a former US Army Supply Sergeant who served along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. She says she’s seen the damage the Taliban’s done in Afghanistan, and thinks it’s a mistake for Pakistan to make deals with the Taliban.
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