Beirut bloodshed deepens doubts over port blast probe
One AmericaAPR 2021
While there's limited information, preliminary evidence indicates that sectarian violence motivated the heinous attack on seven Shiite teachers in northwestern Pakistan. After a Sunni Muslim was killed earlier in the day, gunmen retaliated, killing members of Islam’s other sect. The perpetrators must be held accountable.
While some believe that sectarian animus amid rising tensions in the region caused the shootings, it's very likely that the area’s proximity to Afghanistan could have played a role, as Kurram has seen multiple cross-border terror attacks. Pakistan's government needs to take assertive action to prevent future acts of terrorism.