General information
Part of Conflict: n/a
First Battle Related Death: 2008-04-08
Date when dyad reached 25 battle releated deaths: 2008-08-09
Comment on date when dyad reached 25 battle related deaths: The non-state conflict between the Bangesh and the Turi tribes is first included in UCDP data in 2008. Fighting between the two tribes in Kurram Agency of Pakistan in August 2008 led the conflict to exceed the 25 battle-related deaths threshold.
Conflict issues
Annual information
This section contains annual information systematically collected by the UCDP.
2008
| Estimated Fatalities | |
|---|---|
| High | 570 |
| Best | 449 |
| Low | 449 |
Secondary Warring Support:
Side A (Bangesh): n/a
Side B (Turi): n/a
2009
| Estimated Fatalities | |
|---|---|
| High | 115 |
| Best | 115 |
| Low | 115 |
Secondary Warring Support:
Side A (Bangesh): n/a
Side B (Turi): n/a
Dyad Archive
This section contains annual information no longer systematically collected by the UCDP.
2008 Dyad Archive
Comment on Yearly Battle Related Deaths: The difference between event-based data and aggregated data (typically presented by official statements) accounts for the conflicting numbers of deaths in the high and best categories.
Further, the exact number of deaths is difficult to ascertain precisely due to the remoteness of the area (main roads into the conflict zone were closed throughout the fighting), as well as by the existence of a number of simultaneous conflicts ongoing in the area.
Comment on Active: Multiple bouts of fighting occurred throughout 2008, with violence taking the form of both skirmishes and large-scale battles between tribal militias (lashkars). Both groups engaged in heavy fighting, as both the Turi and the Bangesh had access to advanced weaponry, such as missiles and mortars. Fighting, combined with the actions of the Pakistani government, led to the closure of all important roads entering Kurram Agency, basically sealing off the area and leading to severe economic difficulties and food shortages. Further, throughout 2008, there were reports of various linkages (including mutual support) between the two tribes and various organizations. The strongest such connection was probably that between the Bangesh tribesmen and the Taliban.
Throughout the year there were multiple rounds of negotiations between the two tribes, conducted by an assembly of elders from both tribes, working under the name of Peace Jerga. This was notable, as various (usually very short-lived) ceasefires were attained by this assembly throughout the year, mainly in August 2008 and October 2008.
Terminated: NO
2009 Dyad Archive
Comment on Yearly Battle Related Deaths: The exact number of deaths may be difficult to ascertain precisely due to the remoteness of the area (main roads into the conflict zone were closed throughout the events), as well as by the existence of a number of simultaneous conflicts ongoing in the area.
Comment on Active: Multiple bouts of fighting occurred throughout 2009, mainly following patterns established in the previous year. Violence took the form of both skirmishes and large-scale battles between relatively well-organized tribal militias (lashkars). Both groups engaged in heavy fighting, as both the Turi and the Bangesh had access to advanced weaponry, such as missiles and mortars.
One notable series of incidents occurred between 15 June 2009 and 29 June 2009, when heavy fighting caused large scale damage of property, including the destruction of a main power line supplying a large part of Kurram agency.
Fighting, combined with the actions of the Pakistani government, led to the closure of all important roads entering Kurram Agency, basically sealing the area and leading to severe economic difficulties and food shortages. Further, throughout 2009, there are reports of various linkages (including mutual support) between the two tribes and various organizations. The strongest such connection was probably that between the Bangesh tribesmen and the Taliban.
Terminated: NO
