MWM calls off sit-ins after peace deal reached in Kurram

The Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) on Wednesday announced the end of its week-long sit-ins in Karachi and other parts of the country.

The announcement was made by Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, the head of MWM, following successful negotiations.

Simultaneously, in the restive Kurram region, violence that had plagued the area for weeks showed signs of de-escalation. A peace agreement, comprising 14 points, was signed by representatives of two warring tribes in Kurram.

The agreement aims to bring an end to the ongoing violence in the district, which has seen over 130 casualties since November.

According to Malik Sawab Khan, a member of the grand jirga overseeing the peace talks, 45 individuals from each warring faction signed the peace accord. The agreement includes crucial stipulations such as the surrender of weapons to the government and the dismantling of all bunkers in the region.

The government has warned that it will take action if either side fails to comply with the terms of the agreement.

A committee will be formed within 15 days to begin the implementation of the agreement, with hopes to restore normalcy in the Kurram region within a month.

Khan further mentioned that the government will decide on the reopening of the roads in the area, which had been closed due to the ongoing conflict.

The peace talks were facilitated by a grand jirga held at Kohat Fort under the supervision of Major General Zulfiqar Bhatti, GOC 9 Division.

Despite multiple previous attempts at truces, the issue had remained unresolved, with tribal elders continuing their efforts to reach a lasting peace settlement.