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Evacuation in the Snow: Fears of Conflict Drive Mass Exodus from Pakistan’s Tirah Valley

Residents from Tirah valley, who fled a remote mountainous region bordering Afghanistan, gather to get themself registered, in Bara, Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan A wave of displacement is sweeping through northwest Pakistan as thousands of families flee the Tirah Valley after mosque loudspeakers warned residents of possible upcoming military action. The sudden announcements triggered a rapid and chaotic departure, with many families leaving in the middle of harsh winter conditions. Residents describe a tense atmosphere in the valley, where fears of renewed conflict between security forces and militant groups have been simmering for months. Entire communities have packed their belongings onto trucks, donkeys, and makeshift carts, heading toward safer towns such as Bara and Peshawar. Government officials insist that no military operation has been ordered and attribute the movement of people to seasonal migration patterns. Locals strongly dispute this, sayi...
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Escalating Protests in Bangladesh Result in Over 20 Deaths and Hundreds Injured

 

The unrest started in July when students called for an end to a quota system that reserved 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans. The situation escalated into widespread violence, prompting authorities to close schools and universities, block internet access, and impose a shoot-on-sight curfew. Despite these measures, the protests have continued, with demonstrators urging non-cooperation by not paying taxes or utility bills and not showing up for work.

In Dhaka, the capital city, protesters attacked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, torching several vehicles. Police responded with tear gas to disperse crowds blocking major highways. The violence has spread to multiple districts, with reports of crude bombs being detonated and gunshots heard.

The ongoing clashes have resulted in significant casualties and widespread disruption, highlighting the deepening political crisis in Bangladesh.


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