Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:59pm on 01 Dec 2024,Sunday International
At least 130 people have been killed in sectarian clashes in Kurram, Pakistan, between Sunni and Shia Muslims. The violence erupted after gunmen attacked a convoy of Shia Muslims last week, leaving 43 dead. Retaliatory clashes have since killed more. Despite a ceasefire deal mediated by authorities, tensions remain high. The Kurram district has long been a hotspot for sectarian violence. The government has pledged to punish those responsible for the killings. Local hospitals are overwhelmed with injured victims, and the main highway connecting Kurram to Peshawar remains blocked, delaying medical aid.
