Pakistan
18 killed, 25 injured in fresh Kurram tribal clashes
Two tribes used heavy weaponry against each other
Kurram: At least 18 people lost their and 30 injured on Saturday in fresh tribal clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district.
According to the police, the exchange of fire took place in the Lower Kurram area, where the two tribes used heavy weaponry against each other. The intense fighting has exacerbated the security situation in the region.
This latest incident follows a similar attack two days ago, when gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in different parts of Kurram, killing over 45 people, including six women and five children.
The situation in the area remains tense, with local authorities working to restore order.
Residents of the district held demonstrations to demand justice and condemn the massacre, but these protests were marred by violence yesterday.
In Kohat, protesters stoned passenger vehicles and ambulances, set a pickup truck on fire, and left the driver severely injured. Traffic between Kohat and Hangu was disrupted, causing long queues, and police were deployed to control the unrest.
Demonstrators prayed for the victims and called on the government to restore law and order, while criticizing its failure to maintain peace in the region.