Residents pay the price as Afghanistan-Pakistan border remains closed
Summary
The border between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been closed for six months due to ongoing conflict between the two countries. This closure is causing serious problems for many residents, especially in Afghanistan, which faces a humanitarian crisis and limited trade options because of war in neighboring Iran.Key Facts
- The Afghanistan-Pakistan border has been fully closed for half a year.
- The closure stems from a conflict between Kabul (Afghanistan's capital) and Islamabad (Pakistan's capital).
- Attempts at talks and mediation between the two countries have not succeeded.
- The conflict has displaced tens of thousands of people and caused many deaths.
- Afghanistan is landlocked and relies on its borders for trade and supplies.
- War in Iran blocks Afghanistan’s other main trade routes and reduces flights.
- Many people who depend on cross-border trade have lost their jobs or face uncertainty.
- The situation is worsening Afghanistan’s already serious humanitarian crisis.
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