Malala Yousufzai - Free Pakistan - Kill the Taliban
AfPak military strategy blog http://afpakmission.wordpress.com/ AfPak Mission on twitter / afpakmission Shot Pakistani teen activist faces long recovery ahead http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162... (CBS News) In Pakistan, a girl who stood up to the Taliban faces a long road to recovery. Malala Yousufzai is 14 and believes girls have a right to be educated. Pakistan teen Malala Yousufzai "improving" in hospital Pakistani teen girls' activist Malala Yousufzai shot on school bus by Taliban gunman Tuesday, she was shot. "I want to become a doctor," she said once. "It's my own dream. But my father told me that you have to become a politician. But i don't like politics." Malala was just 11 years old when she took on the Taliban after they overran the Swat Valley region of Pakistan where she lived. The Taliban had bombed girls' schools and intimidated those who don't follow a strict Islamic code. Malala fought back -- by speaking out. "They cannot stop me," she said. "I will get my education if it is in home, school or any place." She became a star in Pakistan and won a national award for bravery. In 2009, she met with the late Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. diplomat who was special envoy to the region. "Mr. Ambassador, if you can help us with our education, please help us," she pleaded. On Tuesday, Taliban gunmen stopped her school bus and shot her in the head. Doctors worked to save her -- she's fighting for her life. The Taliban said if she survives, they'll come looking for her again. She had a three-hour operation to remove a bullet from her brain. She was still in critical condition Wednesday night. MAY IT BE - ENYA May it be an evening star Shines down upon you May it be when darkness falls Your heart will be true You walk a lonely road Oh! How far you are from home Mornie utulie (Darkness has come) Believe and you will find your way Mornie alantie (Darkness has fallen) A promise lives within you now May it be the shadow's call Will fly away May it be your journey on To light the day When the night is overcome You may rise to find the sun Mornie utulie (Darkness has come) Believe and you will find your way Mornie alantie (Darkness has fallen) A promise lives within you now A promise lives within you now
