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world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Sectarian Violence in Pakistan Claims Dozens of Lives, Sparks Mass Exodus

In north-west Pakistan's Kurram district, over 80 people have been killed and 156 injured in sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims. The violence erupted when gunmen attacked Shia convoys, leading to revenge attacks. The clashes have forced hundreds to flee, with many seeking refuge in the mountains. Efforts for a ceasefire are underway, with provincial officials engaging in talks with community leaders, despite facing attacks themselves.

via BBC.com|

#kurram-district #pakistan #sectarian-violence

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Shootings Target Teachers and Religious Minorities in Pakistan

Six Shi'ite Muslims, including four teachers and two lower staff, were killed in a shooting at a school in northwestern Pakistan, which appeared to be retaliation for an attack shortly before in which a Sunni Muslim teacher was shot dead. The area is off limits to journalists and human rights activists, which makes it difficult to verify facts independently. The tribal district has a majority Shi'ite population who are often attacked by Sunni militant groups from the local Taliban movement.

via Reuters|

#crime #pakistan #sectarian-violence

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Protests in Iranian Enclave Challenge Tehran.

Sunni Muslim protesters in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchistan are demanding more rights and autonomy from the government, posing a new challenge to Tehran. Large crowds in the provincial capital of Zahedan took to the streets to protest against the government, following last year's nationwide protests. The government had largely managed to suppress those protests.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#autonomy #iran #politics