Renewed Clashes in Kurram Leave 60 Dead, Dozens Injured
PESHAWAR – More than a month after rival tribes in Kurram agreed on a ceasefire, fresh violence has erupted. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi confirmed that 60 people have died, and many others are injured. The conflict began again due to disputes over land and trench construction, which intensified the tensions between the tribes.
The fighting, which started a week ago, has led to widespread disruptions in the area. It has resulted in the closure of the Peshawar-Parachinar road, making access to essential supplies extremely difficult for locals. As the violence continues, people face shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, causing great hardship.
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Schools Closed as Violence Continues
Muhammad Hayat Khan, Chairman of the Private Schools Management, announced that all educational institutions in the region have been closed for over a week due to the ongoing conflict. Efforts to mediate peace have been launched by the authorities, with Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mahsud confirming that tribal elders and jirgas are working to restore peace in the region.
The tensions have spread across areas including Pewar, Teri Mangal, Kanj Alizai, and others. However, a lasting solution remains elusive as both sides continue to engage in violent confrontations.
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Tribal Jirgas Work Toward Ceasefire
Tribal elders from both sides have convened several jirgas in an effort to resolve the conflict. However, they have expressed frustration over the administration’s failure to maintain lasting peace. Engr Hamid Hussain, MNA from the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), and other leaders stressed that the violence stems from negligence by local authorities.
The tribal leaders have warned that if the government fails to act, they may take matters into their own hands to ensure peace is restored in the region.
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Urgent Need for Peace
Authorities continue to push for peace in the region, but challenges remain. Deputy Commissioner Mahsud has reiterated that multiple efforts for a ceasefire are ongoing. However, the situation on the ground remains fragile, and tribal violence shows no signs of abating.
The residents of Kurram continue to face difficulties due to road closures and the suspension of services. Without swift resolution, the conflict threatens to cause further harm to the local population.
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