Tribes agree to ‘indefinite ceasefire’ after deadly clashes in Kurram
07 December, 2024 01:15
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The rival tribes in Kurram district have finally agreed to an βindefinite ceasefireβ after clashes that claimed at least 133 lives.
This was announced by the Kohat Region Commissioner on Friday.
The development came after a grand Jirga, organised to ensure sustainable peace in the restive territory, under the chairmanship of the Kohat region commissioner.
Over 100 individuals, including elders, from the rival tribes attended the jirga.
The recent episode of clashes triggered by ambush on two separate convoys under police escort, resulting in 52 deaths on November 21. Subsequently, clashes between the warring clans escalated despite efforts to broker a ceasefire.
The violence claimed at least 133 lives and injured 186 others, in total.
The commissioner said in a statement that tribal elders from both sides have agreed on an indefinite ceasefire.
He added that the parties have expressed resolved to “sit together” to establish lasting peace in the region.
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