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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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NATO Urges Thorough Probe into Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

 

 NATO has called for a comprehensive investigation into the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight that killed 38 people near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The incident occurred on December 25, 2024, when an Embraer 190 aircraft, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed shortly after diverting from an area in Russia.

NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah expressed condolences, saying, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243. We wish those injured in the crash a speedy recovery and call for a full investigation." The crash has left 29 survivors, with many hospitalized and receiving medical care.

The cause of the crash remains unknown, and Kazakh authorities have declared December 26 a day of mourning in Azerbaijan. NATO's call for a thorough investigation underscores the need for clarity and accountability in the wake of this devastating event.



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