More than a month after a ceasefire was reached, violence has flared up again in the Kurram region, leading to significant casualties. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi confirmed that at least 60 people have died and dozens more have been injured due to ongoing clashes between rival tribes.
Governor Kundi's statement highlights the escalating conflict, which reignited approximately a week ago over disputes related to trench construction. This resurgence of violence follows a two-month ceasefire established in August, which came after earlier clashes resulted in 50 fatalities and 226 injuries.
Clashes have been reported in multiple locations, including Parachinar, leading to the closure of the Peshawar-Parachinar road. The ongoing violence has created severe challenges for local residents, including shortages of food, medicine, and fuel.
Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mahsud announced that efforts are underway to mediate the situation, with support from local jirgas and tribal elders. The fighting primarily involves tribes in central Kurram and those in the Balishkhel area, with violence spreading to various other regions, including Pewar, Teri Mangal, and Khar Killay.
Tribal elders from the Turi-Bangash community have urged authorities to take immediate action to resolve the conflict peacefully. While several ceasefire attempts have been made, Mahsud indicated that efforts would persist until stability is restored.
In a recent tribal jirga in Parachinar, leaders including Jalal Bangash and MNA Engr Hamid Hussain condemned the violence, emphasizing that the conflict, rooted in a minor dispute between two families, has escalated due to administrative negligence.