War on Terror
Latest fighting in Swat has left Hundreds Homeless
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Nothing has been said about official efforts to help these hapless people. Some will go to relatives, others will no doubt find shelter where they can. The ISPR has said the operation in Swat will continue to its 'logical end'. This may make sense in military terms, but given the humanitarian fallout, authorities must also make some effort to provide for innocent citizens caught up in conflict. Urgent provision for housing, food and clothing must be made. Indeed, it is essential that this be done, not only because it is the duty of the state to protect citizens but because showing the more caring face of government to people who have faced its wrath as bombs fall on their homes can help win their support and trust. Eventually, the people of Swat and other troubled areas hold the key to defeating militancy in their regions. The authorities must win their hearts. As displacements continue the misery they bring will only harden attitudes towards the government. The least it can then do is help minimize the suffering imposed by the fighting on people who have borne its brunt and indeed also make sure that straffing of populated areas is avoided at all costs.
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