Deadly conflict between rival tribes in northwest Pakistan leaves 50 dead and 120 injured over the course of eight days.

In Peshawar, Pakistan's northwestern Kurram district, tension and violence have erupted between two tribes over a disputed piece of land. This conflict has been ongoing for the past eight days and has resulted in the loss of at least 50 lives and left 120 people injured. The clashes began in the Upper Kurram area of Boshehra and quickly escalated into gunfire, causing chaos and fear among the residents.

The situation became so dire that a temporary ceasefire was implemented on Saturday with the help of tribal elders. Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud assured the public that the district is now under control and clashes have ceased in all areas, including Piwar, Tari Mangal, Kunj Alizai, Muqbil, and Para Chamkani Karman. As a precautionary measure, security forces have been deployed in these areas to maintain peace and order.

The clashes between the two tribes have been especially brutal, with heavy and automatic weapons being used. The intensity of the fighting has not only claimed lives but has also disrupted daily life. The Parachinar-Peshawar main road and the Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border have been closed, causing a shortage of essential items such as food, fuel, and medicines. This has only added to the suffering of the residents.

The conflict has also spread to other areas of the district, including Balishkhel, Sadda, Khar Kallay, Peewar, and Maqbal, which are all located near the Afghanistan border. These areas are known to be strongholds of the ISIS and the Pakistan Taliban, making the situation even more volatile. In order to restore peace, tribal leaders from both sides have come together and stressed the importance of public participation.

Hamid Hussain, a member of the National Assembly, has also appealed to the people of the district to maintain peace and work towards its development. He stated that conflicts only lead to destruction and it is important for everyone to come together and find a peaceful solution. This is not the first time that the Kurram district has witnessed such violence. In July, a similar clash between two tribes resulted in the loss of 50 lives and left over 225 people injured.

Kurram, a mountainous region in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has a history of conflicts among tribes and religious groups, as well as sectarian clashes and militant attacks. The clashes in July took a sectarian turn and spread to other areas, but fortunately, a peace agreement was reached with the help of Jirga leaders. It is crucial for the people of Kurram to put an end to such violence and work towards building a peaceful and prosperous community.

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