Afghan Taliban and Pakistan agree short truce after deadly clashes
Summary
Afghan Taliban and Pakistan agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire after deadly border clashes. Both sides had accused each other of initiating the violence and reported significant casualties, though these claims couldn't be verified. The ceasefire followed intense fighting, which included reported air strikes and explosions in Kabul and Kandahar.Key Facts
- Afghanistan's Taliban government and Pakistan agreed to a 48-hour temporary ceasefire.
- The ceasefire started from 13:00 GMT on Wednesday.
- Both sides accused each other of initiating deadly clashes and heavy casualties, but these claims have not been independently confirmed.
- Explosions occurred in Kabul and Kandahar, escalating tensions before the ceasefire.
- The Taliban claimed 12 civilians were killed and more than 100 wounded by Pakistani firing.
- Pakistan reported that its forces killed 15-20 Afghan Taliban in the border district of Spin Boldak.
- Local reports mentioned that fighting led to many people being injured and families being displaced.
- International calls for de-escalation have come from countries such as China and Russia.
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