US EditionUN urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to end hostilities to protect civilians
The United Nations reported at least 17 civilians killed and 346 injured in the border clashes, urging both sides to maintain the ceasefire and protect noncombatants.
- Since Oct. 10, cross-border violence escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, while the United Nations urged both to end hostilities and protect civilians.
- Border disputes dating to the Durand Line and mutual accusations of armed provocations fueled clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- In Spin Boldak, the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reported 17 civilians killed and 346 injured, and documented at least 16 civilian casualties in earlier clashes while Pakistan has not provided figures.
- On Wednesday the two sides agreed to a ceasefire after appeals from major regional powers, which the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan welcomed while assessing casualties.
- The conflict threatens regional stability as the fighting risks destabilizing a region where Islamic State and al-Qaida seek to resurface; it is the deadliest crisis between Taliban and Pakistan since 2021.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed a 48-hour ceasefire, but tensions remain over the presence of TTPs that could soon generate new violence. Humanitarian organizations denounced yesterday's air raids in Pakistan that caused dozens of civilian casualties. The closure of border crossing points and the expulsion of Afghan refugees decided by Islamabad today aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
Unama urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to “give a lasting end to hostilities to protect civilians”, reminding them of their “obligations under international law”.
EU envoy urges respect for territorial integrity, de-escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan
The European Union’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Gilles Bertrand, has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to exercise restraint and de-escalate rising border tensions during a press conference in Kabul at the conclusion of his visit on Thursday. Bertrand said he had raised the issue in meetings with both the Islamic Emirate authorities in Kabul and the Embassy of Pakistan, emphasizing the need for respect for territorial integrity, protection of c…
Afghan-Pak clashes affect humanitarian situation: Bertrand
KABUL (Pajhwok): European Union special representative for Afghanistan Gilles Bertrand has said the recent clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have affected the humanitarian situation. He said this year the EU allocated approximately 188 million euros to assist Afghans.
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