:Kuchi–Hazara conflict
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Kuchi–Hazara conflict, also called the Kuchi–Hazara dispute, is the series of conflicts between Kuchis and Hazaras over the lands in Hazarajat, the central highlands of Afghanistan, since the early 18th century. After the establishment of new Afghan Government, these conflicts have turned into war between Hazaras and Kuchis. The conflicts have left tens of people dead, hundreds injured and thousands internally displaced in recent years.
History
During the early 18th century when Ghilzai Pashtuns were first independent of Safavid dynasty and began migration into pastures of Hazarajat and pushing Hazaras toward west.
The Behsud conflicts
The Behsud districts (both Behsud 1 and Behsud 2) of Maidan Wardak province are predominantly Hazara populated where the Kuchis are stopped to enter further in Hazarajat. The prevention has cost tens of lives, leaving hundreds injured and thousands internally displaced in the recent years.
= Casualties=
=Protests and reactions=
In 2009, Haji Muhammad Mohaqiq, leader of People's Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, went on a hunger strike.
In 2010, many Hazara MPs walked out the session of House of the people to protest the clashes in Behsud.
=Peace agreement=
In 2011, an agreement was signed between the elders of Hazaras and Kuchis during a meeting in Kabul to resolve the conflict, the agreement was also endorsed by Governor of Maidan Wardak province, Mohammad Halim Fidai. The agreement soon after violated.
See also
References
External links
- Fabrizio Foschini, Rama Mirzada. [https://www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/political-landscape/the-pastures-of-heaven-an-update-of-kuchi-hazara-disputes-as-spring-approaches/ The Pastures of Heaven: An update of Kuchi-Hazara disputes as spring approaches]. 24 February 2024.
- Fabrizio Foschini. [https://www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/political-landscape/conflict-management-or-retribution-hoe-the-taleban-deal-with-land-disputes-between-kuchis-and-local-communities/ Conflict Management or Retribution? How the Taleban deal with land disputes between Kuchis and local communities]. 22 December 2022.