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What is going on between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

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Afghanistan and Pakistan are experiencing their worst border violence in decades, with cross-border attacks, airstrikes, and ground fighting resulting in significant civilian and military casualties. The conflict centers on Pakistan's accusations that the Afghan Taliban are sheltering militants responsible for attacks in Pakistan, which Kabul denies. Temporary ceasefires have been announced but are repeatedly broken. The violence has led to border closures, trade disruptions, mass displacement, and Pakistan revoking refugee status for Afghans.

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Afghanistan-Pakistan cross-border attacks continue despite ceasefire

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  • Afghan police accuse Pakistan of airstrikes in Paktika province.
  • Pakistani officials report a suicide car bomb attack in Mir Ali, blaming Taliban-allied fighters. 13s
  • Fighting intensified after reciprocal strikes between the two countries. 32s
  • Civilians have been injured in border areas, including Spin Boldak. 38s
  • Despite a ceasefire, cross-border incidents and tensions continue. 1m 20s
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Afghanistan-Pakistan cross-border attacks continue despite ceasefire
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Afghanistan-Pakistan cross-border attacks continue despite ceasefire

Fighting flared after Pakistan struck targets in Afghanistan and Afghanistan responded, with intense violence in the Spin Boldak border area and civilian casualties.

Civilians caught in crossfire of Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes
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DW News
2 days ago
Civilians caught in crossfire of Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes

Civilians living near the border have suffered the most, with widespread destruction and displacement as a result of the ongoing conflict.

Pakistan demands Afghans return amid hostilities
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Pakistan demands Afghans return amid hostilities

Pakistan has withdrawn refugee status from Afghan nationals, forcing many to return amid ongoing hostilities and border security concerns.

Victims treated in Kabul hospital after Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes
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Reuters
3 days ago
Victims treated in Kabul hospital after Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes

The latest fighting is described as the worst in decades, with at least a dozen deaths and the UN calling for a lasting end to hostilities.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree temporary truce after fresh fighting
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Reuters
3 days ago
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree temporary truce after fresh fighting

The UN reports at least 18 deaths and hundreds wounded after airstrikes and ground fighting; a 48-hour truce was agreed following border closures and halted trade.

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary ceasefire
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary ceasefire

It's the worst violence between the neighbours since the Afghan Taliban seized power four years ago; Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of harbouring armed groups.

What's behind the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
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DW News
3 days ago
What's behind the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of sheltering the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), who have carried out thousands of attacks in Pakistan; these claims are denied by Kabul.

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