Truce in Kurram Agency
Friday, July 3, 2009
The News International, Pakistan, Friday, July 03, 2009
After a long wait, troops finally moved into the Kurram Agency, forcing a truce between warring tribes which have been locked in battle for over a fortnight. The battles, set against a backdrop of fierce sectarian animosity, feature the Toori tribe against Bangash tribe clansmen. There is however an additional complication: the Shia Toori tribe has set up a 'Lashkar' to battle militants linked to the Taliban. With the fighting now continuing for days, the Tooris called on authorities to move in and assist them.
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After a long wait, troops finally moved into the Kurram Agency, forcing a truce between warring tribes which have been locked in battle for over a fortnight. The battles, set against a backdrop of fierce sectarian animosity, feature the Toori tribe against Bangash tribe clansmen. There is however an additional complication: the Shia Toori tribe has set up a 'Lashkar' to battle militants linked to the Taliban. With the fighting now continuing for days, the Tooris called on authorities to move in and assist them.
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