Peace Accord Ends Week-Long Tribal Clashes in Pakistan's Kurram District

Violent clashes between Shia and Sunni tribes in Pakistan's Kurram district concluded with a peace agreement brokered by jirga leaders. The week-long conflict resulted in 50 deaths and over 225 injuries. The agreement mandates cooperation with the government to maintain public order and imposes a significant fine for any violations.

Peace has returned to Pakistan's Kurram district following the signing of a peace agreement between Shia and Sunni tribes, ending a week-long series of violent clashes that claimed 50 lives and injured over 225 people.

Javed Ullah Mehsud, the Deputy Commissioner of Kurram, confirmed that hostilities have ceased following the agreement brokered by jirga leaders. The truce was formalized at separate tribal gatherings held at Markazi Imam Bargah and Sadda Jirga Hall Parachinar.

The peace accord includes strict cooperation with the government for maintaining public order. Any breach of the agreement will incur a hefty fine of up to Rs.12 crore. Enhanced security measures have been implemented, and all main roads have reopened to traffic.

Previous armed clashes erupted seven days ago in Upper Kurram, escalating into sectarian violence involving multiple areas. Earlier efforts to broker peace were made by tribal elders with support from the police, military, and district administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)