Afghan-Pakistan Conflict Escalates, Trump Eyes New Chance To Make Peace
Summary
Fighting has broken out along the Afghan-Pakistani border, resulting in casualties. Afghanistan's Taliban and the Pakistani military have exchanged blame for the violence. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in helping to bring peace to the region.Key Facts
- Afghan Taliban reports say 12 people died and over 100 were injured from Pakistani military attacks in Kandahar.
- Afghan forces responded to the Pakistani attacks with their own military actions.
- Both Afghanistan and Pakistan have accused each other of supporting militants and initiating attacks across their shared border.
- Pakistan conducted an air strike on Kabul, reportedly targeting a leader of the Pakistani Taliban.
- President Donald Trump said he might try to help mediate peace between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- The border conflict may get worse due to Pakistan's determination to act against militants crossing from Afghanistan to attack its forces.
- Both countries have a long, contested border stretching 1,600 miles.
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