Authorities in Pakistan's northwest have issued an order for warring tribes in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to surrender their weapons following weeks of violent clashes that have claimed the lives of at least 130 people. The violence erupted on Nov. 21 with an ambush on a vehicle convoy that resulted in the deaths of 52 individuals, predominantly Shiite Muslims. The incident led to retaliatory attacks and arson by rival groups in various areas.
The provincial government has mandated a 15-day period for the voluntary collection of weapons, with a deadline set for February. Additionally, authorities have instructed the dismantling of bunkers and the periodic reopening of roads for humanitarian purposes, with security personnel assigned to safeguard convoys and address transportation challenges.
