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Pakistan: Kurram conflict toll climbs to 130

Pakistan: Kurram conflict toll climbs to 130
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Parachinar, Dec 1 (UNI) The count of people killed in Kurram district of Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has soared to 130, while 186 are injured as inter-tribe clashes continued for the eleventh day despite a truce having been imposed in Lower Kurram, according to a local official.
Kurram has been a flashpoint for tribal tensions for decades. They spilled over into a fresh wave of attacks last month when clashes between two groups left dozens dead, Dawn reported on Sunday.
Speaking to Dawn.com, District Health Officer Qaisar Abbas said “The total number of people killed is 130, while 186 are injured.”

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