Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
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Tensions flared between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday as the Taliban accused Pakistani forces of air strikes in eastern Afghanistan, which killed 9 children and a woman, and injured four others.
Breakdown
- The Taliban accused Pakistani forces of conducting deadly airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, killing nine children.
- The airstrikes followed recent attacks in Pakistan that Islamabad claims were carried out by militants based in Afghanistan. 11s
- Both countries exchanged strikes and claimed to have inflicted significant damage, with Pakistan targeting the head of the Pakistani Taliban. 42s
- A ceasefire signed in Doha ended without a long-term agreement after Kabul did not commit to action against militants sought by Islamabad. 1m 31s
- Pakistan accused India of collaborating with Afghanistan to support militants, a claim denied by New Delhi. 1m 48s