How was the Taliban militant group formed in Pakistan?
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Taliban, known as Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was founded by the commander of Baitullah Mehsud. The commander was among many Pakistani militants who had fought along side the Afganistan Taliban when they seized the control of Kabul in 1996. When the extremist group was subsequently outsted by Kabul by forces in 2001, the other Pakistani militants flipped back across the Afghan border into Pakistan. It was during this time that small groups of fighters started to train anyone who shared their ideology. Like the Afghanistan Taliban, this group of people was predominately made up of Pashtun tribesmen. But while the Afghanistan Talibans were a cohesive army, the Pakistani Taliban is more an umbrella organization with approoximztely 30 militant groups.
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"The intentional killing of innocent people, women, and children goes against the principles of Islam"
-The Afghan Taliban
Girls' Schools Were Attacked.
The Taliban commenced a campaign to rupture all government institutions. They focused their wrath on girls' schools, which they thought went against Islamic teachings. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by militants who intimidated students and teachers. Yousafzai attended the Khushal girls high school that her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai had established. But soon, the Taliban banned girls from attending school and started attacking girls and women for various reasons including for pursuing an education. Although the Taliban banned girls from attending school, Yousafzai continued her education at her father's school. Malala became a women's rights activist and children's activist for rights to education and the Taliban was not pleased.
From January 15 in 2009, girls were not allowed to attend schools. On an average day, 120,000 students usually attended school, but the ban reduced the number of girls attending to only 40,000. Families were in fear of the Taliban.
From January 15 in 2009, girls were not allowed to attend schools. On an average day, 120,000 students usually attended school, but the ban reduced the number of girls attending to only 40,000. Families were in fear of the Taliban.
Why the peace of this valley destroyed?
Should the Taliban be banned?
For over a decade, the Pakistani military had been ineffective in controlling the TTP. But the national outpouring of grief over the death of 132 children killed in multiple Taliban sponsored terrorists actions turned the tide of public opinion against the Taliban. In the aftermath of these tragedies, hundreds of Pakistani protesters poured into the streets, saying that the Taliban should be condemned. The public is hoping that this action will weaken the Taliban's hold over the country.