Tribes in Kurram Agree to Ceasefire After Deadly Clashes
- Two warring tribes in Kurram district agree to a two-month ceasefire after days of intense clashes, resulting in 50 deaths and 226 injuries.
- The conflict, which began over a farmland dispute, has halted transportation on the Parachinar-Peshawar road, leading to shortages of food and medicine.
- Local leaders and government officials are working to implement and enforce the ceasefire agreement, aiming to restore peace and prevent future violence.
In the Kurram district, a significant ceasefire agreement has been reached between two tribes after a brutal week of armed conflict. The fighting, which began last Wednesday following an attack on a negotiation council, resulted in 50 fatalities and left 226 people injured. The violence, fueled by a longstanding dispute over farmland, has severely disrupted daily life in the region.
The intense clashes led to the closure of the main Parachinar-Peshawar road, halting the transport of essential goods and creating severe shortages of food and medicines in Kurram. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has condemned the violence, noting its heavy impact on local residents and their mobility.
Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mahsud announced that the tribes have agreed to a two-month temporary ceasefire, with plans for a more permanent resolution to follow. To enforce this agreement, a fine of Rs120 million will be imposed on any party that violates the ceasefire. Efforts are underway to make the road safe for travel once again.
In Islamabad, a delegation from Kurram, led by MNA Hamid Hussain, met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi expressed deep concern over the violence and discussed strategies to prevent future conflicts. He called on local leaders to take an active role in achieving a lasting solution and assured the delegation of the government’s support in restoring peace to the region.
