At least 11 people have been killed in tribal clashes in Pakistan’s Kurram district, located in the north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a local official. The violence erupted after a shooting incident between rival tribes left two people critically injured, though the cause of the shooting remains unclear.
The clashes escalated, with vehicles being targeted across different parts of the district, resulting in more fatalities. Javedullah Khan, a senior local official, stated that efforts were underway to secure travel routes and restore peace in the region. Among the injured were children, who have been transported to the hospital for treatment.
Pir Haider Ali Shah, a former parliamentarian and member of a tribal council, expressed his regret over the recent violence, which has hindered efforts to negotiate a lasting peace between the rival groups. Elders have arrived in Kurram to mediate and help de-escalate tensions.
This latest incident comes just weeks after violent clashes in the same district resulted in the deaths of 25 people. The conflict, involving Shia and Sunni Muslims, was reportedly sparked by a land dispute. While both groups generally coexist peacefully in Pakistan, certain areas, including Kurram, have experienced ongoing sectarian tensions, particularly between the Shia-dominated factions.
In a separate incident on Saturday, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, claimed responsibility for an attack that killed 21 people at a coal mine in Duki district. The BLA, which has long sought independence for Balochistan, accused the Pakistani military of disguising its personnel as workers and threatened further attacks unless the military withdraws from the region.
Balochistan, known for its rich oil and mineral resources, has been a hotspot for separatist movements that accuse the federal government of exploiting the region's resources at the expense of the local population.
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