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Kuchi–Hazara conflict, also called theKuchi–Hazara dispute, is the series of conflicts betweenKuchis andHazaras over the lands inHazarajat, the central highlands ofAfghanistan, 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.
During the early 18th century whenGhilzaiPashtuns were first independent ofSafavid dynasty and began migration into pastures of Hazarajat and pushing Hazaras toward west.[1]
The Behsud districts (bothBehsud 1 andBehsud 2) ofMaidan 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.[2]
Tens of people have been killed, hundreds injured and thousands are internally displaced during the conflicts in Behsud.[2]
In 2009,Haji Muhammad Mohaqiq, leader ofPeople's Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, went on a hunger strike.[3]In 2010, many Hazara MPs walked out the session ofHouse of the people to protest the clashes in Behsud.[3]
In 2011, an agreement was signed between the elders of Hazaras and Kuchis during a meeting inKabul to resolve the conflict, the agreement was also endorsed byGovernor of Maidan Wardak province,Mohammad Halim Fidai. The agreement soon after violated.[4]
