A local official in Pakistan reported that tribal clashes have resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 11 individuals in the north-west region.
The tensions escalated in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following a violent confrontation between rival tribes that left two individuals critically wounded. The cause of the conflict remains unclear.
Reports indicate that vehicles were targeted in various parts of the district, leading to additional casualties. Efforts are underway to secure travel routes and restore peace to the area, as injured victims, including children, receive medical treatment.
Pir Haider Ali Shah, a former parliamentarian and tribal council member, disclosed that elders have intervened to facilitate a peace agreement between the warring factions. He expressed disappointment over recent violent incidents hindering long-term peace efforts.
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Last month witnessed deadly clashes between Shia and Sunni Muslims over a land dispute resulting in 25 fatalities. Despite coexisting peacefully for the most part in Pakistan, historical tensions persist in certain regions like Kurram where Shia Muslims hold sway.
Meanwhile, a separatist group operating in south-west Pakistan claimed responsibility for an assault claiming 21 lives. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) asserted its involvement using heavy weaponry on a coalmine attack and issued threats unless military forces withdraw from their territory.
Balochistan harbors several factions advocating independence from federal control due to alleged exploitation of its abundant resources at the expense of local inhabitants.
2024-10-12 10:44:31
Source from www.theguardian.com
