Bombs destroy 5 schools in Pakistan

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Source: CCTV.com | 01-22-2009 09:21

Suspected Taliban militants have bombed five schools in northwestern Pakistan, part of a campaign against girls' education.

In response to the threat, the group running the schools said they would remain closed after the winter break.

Residents gather at a damaged school building after it  was blown up by the Taliban in Swat valley January 19,  2009.REUTERS/Abdul Rehman (PAKISTAN)

Monday's attacks came just hours after a government spokeswoman had vowed to reopen all schools. Pakistani Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani, says the government is working on a political solution to the crisis.

Editor:Zhang Yun