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Mass Displacement in Bajaur: A Humanitarian Crisis
The operation targets militants after peace talks failed, displacing about 55,000 residents who now shelter in government-run camps, officials said.
- Monday saw Pakistani forces launch a three-day targeted operation in Bajaur, displacing around 55,000 people from the tribal district.
- Friday, peace talks between the Bajaur Amn Jirga and militant commanders collapsed after negotiations to relocate militants to Afghanistan broke down last week.
- Movement restrictions in about 27 areas will last from 12 to 72 hours under Section 144, with nearly 400,000 people trapped as helicopters struck militant hideouts along the Afghan border.
- Displaced families are sheltering in government buildings and schools, with some spending nights in tents or public buildings; 107 educational institutions serve as relief camps.
- Many TTP fighters have found sanctuary in Afghanistan, and last week 33 militants were killed attempting to cross from Afghanistan, which Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of tolerating.
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55,000 displaced in Bajaur as Pakistan forces target TTP, curfew traps thousands
Around 55,000 displaced in Bajaur as Pakistan launches anti-TTP offensive; lawmaker Nisar Baz says nearly 400,000 trapped under curfew with little aid, calls restrictions “astonishing” amid ongoing military operation.
Gandapur distances K-P govt from Bajaur op
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday confirmed that a "targeted military" operation to eliminate terrorists in Bajaur was underway, but stopped short of endorsing it. Chairing a provincial cabinet meeting in the metropolis, the chief minister, however, opposed the forced displacement of civilians from areas affected by the recent surge in terror activities. "Operations and forced displacement of civilians are not my gov…
Mass Displacement in Bajaur: A Humanitarian Crisis
In Bajaur tribal district, around 55,000 people have been displaced amidst a military offensive against militants. Residents face harsh curfews, and with the breakdown of peace talks, locals struggle to evacuate. A lack of governmental support exacerbates the crisis, compelling many to seek refuge in makeshift shelters.
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