A Week in Conflict: January 15th to 21st

The Pakistani Taliban has taken responsibility for the attack (Reuters)

Rebecca Sargent’s weekly update of conflict around the world currently provides information regarding a number of countries where Search for Common Ground works. Pakistan, for example is experiencing ongoing violence and attacks on NATO supplies.  Twenty trucks were reportedly torched along with other supplies in attacks that wounded 12 and killed at least 34 others.  The attacks were sparked by the two main rivaling parties, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and the Awami National Party.

In light of these events which often lead to rumor and confusion, clear unbiased sources of information are greatly needed–and this is where SFCG can play an important role. At the National Radio Summit II, which took place last week in Pakistan, 40 radio stations convened to discuss best practices, raising professional standards, leadership and their contribution to building peace in their respective local communities.  These radio stations are part of what is called the Radio Partnership for Peace, Asia’s largest alliance of radio stations, which began in June 2010 with 60 stations.  Search for Common Ground coordinated the original summit last year.  The alliance of peace-promoting radio stations has pledged to continue its efforts to support community peacebuilding in Pakistan.

Learn more about Search for Common Ground’s work in other countries and read more about our efforts in Pakistan.