Kurram Tribes
In a significant breakthrough, the rival tribes in Kurram district, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have agreed to an “indefinite ceasefire” after a series of deadly clashes that claimed at least 133 lives.
The ceasefire was announced on Friday by the Kohat Region Commissioner, following a grand Jirga aimed at restoring peace to the volatile region.
The Jirga, which took place under the leadership of the Kohat region commissioner, was attended by more than 100 elders from the opposing tribes, signaling a collective effort to resolve the ongoing conflict.
The violence in Kurram escalated dramatically after an ambush on two separate convoys, which were under police escort, on November 21. This attack led to the deaths of 52 people, sparking a wave of retaliatory clashes between the rival tribes.
Despite initial attempts to broker a ceasefire, the violence continued to intensify, resulting in a total of 133 fatalities and 186 injuries.
These tragic developments underscored the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to prevent further bloodshed.
Following the grand Jirga, the Kohat Region Commissioner released a statement confirming that both tribes had agreed to an indefinite ceasefire.
The commissioner emphasized that both sides were committed to sitting together to discuss and establish lasting peace in the region. This marks a hopeful turn of events after weeks of deadly confrontations.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, also expressed his appreciation for the peace efforts undertaken by the Jirga.
According to Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, the Chief Minister met with the Jirga members to commend their hard work in achieving this ceasefire agreement.
The Chief Minister’s office indicated that the agreement also included the vacating of firing posts, a key measure intended to de-escalate tensions, until a final decision could be made through the Jirga’s continued discussions.
Barrister Saif highlighted that the peace restoration in the Kurram region was largely due to the dedicated efforts of Chief Minister Gandapur, who took proactive steps in facilitating the negotiations.
This ceasefire is seen as a critical step toward bringing an end to the long-standing hostilities and fostering peace in one of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s most troubled areas.
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