The restive town of Parachinar continues to face a lack of necessities and adequate humanitarian aid, as the Kurram Highway has remained blocked for the 111th day. Authorities are reportedly planning a military operation in four village councils of Lower Kurram.
According to the police, troops have been deployed in Lower Kurram. Sources indicate that the people of Kurram are opposed to the operation, asserting that a unilateral military operation is unacceptable.
Efforts to restore peace in the region through local jirgas and negotiations between conflicting tribes have remained unsuccessful, especially after an aid convoy was targeted by militants earlier this week. The convoy was carrying food and medical supplies to the area following a peace accord signed between the clashing tribes.
The Turi and Bangash tribes assert that more than 10 violations have occurred since the peace agreement, yet the government has not taken any action. They have warned that if the roads are not opened and security is not ensured, they will announce a declaration of separation from the peace agreement and will prepare their own agenda.
Government sources claim that those displaced as a result of the operation will be accommodated in camps in Lower Kurram.
Meanwhile, due to the prolonged closure of roads, two more children have died, taking the number of dead children to 157.
