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US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself amid cross-border strikes on Afghanistan

Washington publicly backed Pakistan’s claimed right to defend itself after Pakistan bombed Afghan cities amid escalating border clashes, while Kabul said it sought dialogue; Pakistan declared an ‘open war’ and accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of sheltering militants, a charge Kabul denies. The EU and UK pressed for de-escalation and renewed talks, and past mediation attempts—including a Qatar-brokered ceasefire in 2025—have yet to yield a lasting peace.

via The Guardian|

#afghanistan #de-escalation #pakistan

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UN Warns Taliban Decree Expands Executions, Tightens Repression in Afghanistan

The UN’s human rights chief warned that a Taliban decree expands the death penalty, authorises corporal punishment, and criminalises dissent, deepening repression and rights abuses—especially against women—and called for its reversal and a moratorium on executions.

via Dawn|

#afghanistan #human-rights #taliban

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Open War Escalation: Pakistan and Afghanistan Trade Border Attacks

Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into what Pakistan’s defense minister called 'open war' after cross-border attacks and retaliatory airstrikes, with both sides reporting casualties and accusing the other of harboring militants, as regional and international actors urged restraint and diplomacy continued.

via AP News|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border-clashes

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Pakistan escalates cross-border strikes, declaring 'open war' on Afghanistan

Pakistan widened its assault into Afghanistan with airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia and claimed to have killed scores of Afghan Taliban fighters, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif saying Pakistan’s “patience has run out” and that it will wage “open war.” Afghanistan, denying civilian casualties, said Pakistani forces hit Kabul and other targets as border clashes near Torkham continued; both sides reported casualties amid a broader escalation. The UN and other powers urged de-escalation and diplomacy, while analysts noted a possible shift toward more kinetic cross-border action.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border-clashes

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Pakistan Fires Airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar as Border Tensions Escalate

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan’s two largest cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border posts, escalating months of border clashes into open conflict; Pakistan’s defense minister declared “open war,” with disputed sanctuary for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan at the heart of tensions amid faltering regional mediation efforts.

via The New York Times|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border-tensions

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Cross-border fighting escalates as Taliban assaults Pakistani positions, killing two soldiers

Pakistan says two soldiers were killed and several others wounded after the Afghan Taliban launched a large-scale retaliatory operation along the shared border, with both sides claiming heavy losses as border areas faced shelling and crossings were closed amid a fragile ceasefire.

via BBC|

#afghanistan #casualties #cross-border

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Border clash reignites tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged fire along their border after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan targeted militant camps, with each side accusing the other of initiating the clash. The fighting, centered around the Torkham and Tirah areas near the Durand Line, comes after weekend strikes and risks undermining a fragile ceasefire. Pakistan says its strikes killed dozens of militants, while Afghan officials say it was responding to cross-border fire; the UN reported civilian casualties in Nangarhar, though tolls vary and remain unverified.

via Reuters|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border

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Pakistan’s Border Blitz: Cross-Border Strikes Rise as India-Taliban Ties Deepen

Pakistan conducted intelligence-based air strikes inside Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, claiming to hit TTP camps and killing at least 80 militants, while Kabul denied sanctuary and pledged a measured response. India condemned the strikes and signaled support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty as ties between New Delhi and the Taliban widen. Analysts warn the strikes risk driving Kabul and the TTP closer and complicating Pakistan’s security calculus, though some suggest Pakistan could pursue border reopening and greater intelligence-sharing to pressure Kabul.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #india #pakistan

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Mass Exodus from Tirah as Fears of Army Offensive Mount in Pakistan

More than 70,000 people from Tirah in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have fled amid fears of an imminent military offensive against the Pakistan Taliban, even as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif denies any planned operation and attributes the exodus to harsh winter conditions; the migration followed mosque calls to evacuate, with about 10,000 families registered as displaced and bottlenecks at Bara registration centers, while authorities say civilians are demanding aid and some minorities, including Sikhs, are among the evacuees.

via Al Jazeera|

#displacement #pakistan #refugees

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Women Resisting Taliban Crackdowns and the Crisis Facing Girls in Afghanistan

Women in Afghanistan are risking their lives to protest Taliban restrictions, with some recording videos of their defiance that have gone viral, leading to brutal crackdowns and arrests. Despite facing severe repression, including detention and threats, they continue to resist through symbolic acts and underground protests, highlighting ongoing gender persecution under Taliban rule.

via The Guardian|

#afghanistan #exile #gender-rights

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Tajikistan-Taliban Border Clashes Escalate, Impacting Regional Security

Tensions along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border have escalated with armed incursions and attacks, including targeting Chinese nationals, raising concerns about regional security and the Taliban's ability to maintain order. The clashes are linked to broader issues of terrorism, drug trafficking, and regional diplomacy, with China and Tajikistan seeking stability amid complex relations with the Taliban.

via Al Jazeera|

#border-clashes #china #security

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Taliban Conduct Public Executions in Afghan Sports Stadiums

The Taliban in Afghanistan carried out a public execution in Khost, marking the 11th such event since their 2021 return to power, amid international condemnation and strict enforcement of Sharia law.

via AP News|

#afghanistan #khost #public-execution

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Taliban Enforces Burka Mandate, Restricts Women's Access to Healthcare in Herat

The Taliban in Herat, Afghanistan, has ordered women to wear burkas to access hospitals, leading to a decline in urgent medical admissions and sparking protests and international criticism over restrictions on women's rights.

via BBC|

#afghanistan #burka #healthcare

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Tensions Rise as Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Collapse

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul have failed, with Afghanistan blaming Pakistan's demands as unreasonable and warning of the right to defend itself if war breaks out. Pakistan's defense minister warned that failure of talks could lead to war, amid ongoing border tensions and previous clashes. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue to falter.

via Hindustan Times|

#afghanistan #border-clashes #pakistan

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Tensions Rise as Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Fail and Taliban Warns of War

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed due to disagreements over security responsibilities, although a ceasefire remains in effect, with ongoing tensions and border clashes continuing to pose challenges for regional stability.

via Reuters|

#afghanistan #ceasefire #pakistan