- Over 130 people have died and 200 have been injured in sectarian violence in Kurram tribal district near the Afghanistan border in the past ten days.
- Armed clashes broke out last week when a convoy of passenger vehicles was attacked in Lower Kurram, killing more than 52 people, including women and children.
- Around one million residents are experiencing food and fuel shortages, as electricity, internet, businesses, and major highways have been shut down for 50 days.
- A ceasefire between the tribes, mediated by government officials, was extended for another 10 days on 30 November.
- Since 1981, Kurram has witnessed recurring sectarian clashes, resulting in the deaths of thousands from both the Shi’a and Sunni sects.
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