22 Killed As Fighting Continues In Kurram Agency
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 4:09 pm Under Pakistan News 15 views
PARACHINAR:At least 22 people were killed and 38 others injured as fighting between rival tribes continued for the 19th straight day in Kurram Agency on Monday.
The fighting has intensified after the government denied of not making any attempt for ceasefire in the tribal areas.
Apart from Bangush and Turi tribes, militants from Waziristan, Khyber Agency, Orakzai Agency and other areas were taking part in fighting.
Tribes said that fighting intensified with the involvement of militants while government made no attempt to stop it.
Death toll in 19-day clashes have climbed to over 400 people.
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