Pakistan: The TTP's Threats to Flood Relief Organizations

A spokesman for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) issued a vague threat against foreign aid workers in Pakistan on Aug. 26. The TTP wants to destabilize the Pakistani government by fomenting chaos in the country and driving out foreigners, who are instrumental in supporting the government and providing relief to flood victims. Its reputation for effective attacks means the TTP does not even have to launch an attack on foreigners to frighten them away — it merely has to issue a threat.