The recent violence in Kurram, which has led to the closure of major highways and travel restrictions, underscores the ongoing sectarian tensions between Shia and Sunni tribes.
Local peace committee member Mehmood Ali Jan expressed the frustrations of residents who have seen heightened insecurity, emphasizing that travel has been limited to convoys due to ongoing threats.
Javedullah Mehsud, Kurram's deputy commissioner, noted that the administration has allowed convoys to operate four days a week, indicating cautious optimism for security improvements.
The history of sectarian violence in Kurram, particularly during the 2007 to 2011 period where over 2,000 were killed, highlights the deeply entrenched nature of these conflicts.
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