


Kurram District Violence Prompts Weapon Surrender Orders Amid Humanitarian Crisis
The Pakistani government orders tribes to surrender weapons after violent clashes result in 130 deaths, triggering a humanitarian emergency in Kurram district.
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Following weeks of clashes in Kurram district, Pakistan, authorities ordered tribes to surrender weapons to curb violence that has killed at least 130 people. The clashes, primarily between Sunni and Shiite groups, resulted in significant humanitarian crises, with severe shortages of food, medicine, and other basic necessities exacerbated by road closures. Local leaders and medical professionals have voiced concerns over the repercussions of the weapon surrender, fearing further jeopardy for vulnerable communities. The situation remains tense as efforts for peace continue amid challenging political and social dynamics.
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