October 13, 2024: Eleven people were killed in a clash between two tribal groups in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Saturday, October 12.
According to reports, eight others sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical treatment.
However, the reasons for the dispute remain unclear.
Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javidullah Mehsud said that the violence began when two persons were injured in gunfire near the Kunj Alizai Mountains, close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Police are actively working to restore order, he added.
Kurram District, located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, has a complex history marked by sectarian conflict, particularly between different tribal groups.
Kurram has experienced sectarian violence for decades, particularly between Sunni and Shia communities. These tensions often stem from broader geopolitical and historical grievances.
The area has witnessed numerous violent clashes, particularly since the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. These conflicts are often fueled by political and economic factors, as well as influence from external groups.
The rise of militant groups in the region has exacerbated sectarian violence. However, the Pakistani government has struggled to maintain peace in Kurram witg Efforts to disarm groups and negotiate peace agreements failing with limited success.
