Pakistan's Kurram district sees deadliest clashes in years despite peace talks
Over 130 people lost their lives in north-western Pakistan as sectarian fighting continues despite recent peace efforts. Local medical facilities struggle with growing number of casualties while main roads remain blocked
In north-western Pakistanʼs Kurram district ongoing sectarian clashes have left over 130 dead despite last weeks cease-fire agreement (which was meant to stop the blood-shed)
The violence started mid-november when armed groups attacked Shia drivers near the afghan border: killing 43 people. Since then retaliatory attacks have continued making this the worst out-break of violence in the area for years
Anyone who takes up arms will be treated as a terrorist and their fate will be that of a terrorist
The situation in the area remains critical with:
* Main road to Peshawar blocked
* Around 100 wounded getting treatment
* Local hospital working non-stop
* 50 bodies received during fights
Local official Wajid Hussain reports that peace talks havenʼt made progress yet - while Dr Syed Mir Hassan from Parachinar hospital says they cant transfer serious cases to bigger medical centers due to road blocks. The area has seen tribal disputes over land and other issues for decades; making it hard for authorities to keep long-term peace in this mountain-region
