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The Battle of Swat Valley

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Last broadcast on Sun, 28 Jun 2009, 20:30 on BBC News Channel (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Exclusive access to airborne troops and to footage shot in Taliban-controlled towns reveals the inside story of Pakistan's fight against extremists in its mountains and valleys.

Reporter John Sweeney comes under fire as he joins troops battling to regain territory from the Taliban, whose rule of terror has left shootings, beheadings and burning of schools in its wake.

The Battle for Swat Valley

Panorama gains frontline access to the Pakistani army's raging battle to regain control of the Swat Valley from the Taliban.

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On the frontlines in Swat valley

John Sweeney has been given unprecedented access to the Pakistani army's offensive in Swat, a key test for the government.

John Sweeney from the front line

Panorama reporter John Sweeney's view from the frontlines of Pakistan's battle to reclaim the Swat valley from the Taliban.

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John Sweeney reflects on filming in the Swat valley

Back in London, Panorama reporter John Sweeney reflects on his filming in the Taliban-controlled Swat Valley region of Pakistan.

Credits

Presenter
Jeremy Vine
Participant
John Sweeney
Producer
Angie Mason

Broadcasts

  1. Mon 22 Jun 2009
    20:30
  2. Thu 25 Jun 2009
    04:30
  3. Fri 26 Jun 2009
    00:30
  4. Sun 28 Jun 2009
    20:30

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