Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as ceasefire talks resume in Turkiye
Summary
Pakistan and Afghanistan have blamed each other for new cross-border firing while engaging in discussions in Turkiye to finalize a ceasefire. The meetings in Istanbul are following a prior truce made in Qatar after deadly clashes earlier. Both countries accuse each other of not cooperating during negotiations as tension remains over security issues.Key Facts
- Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged blame for new incidents of border firing.
- The firing happened as both countries met in Turkiye for ceasefire talks.
- A truce negotiated in Qatar on October 19 ended previous deadly clashes.
- Previous clashes resulted in deaths and injuries on both sides of the border.
- Afghanistan denies Pakistan's allegation of harboring militant groups.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of initiating the latest firing incident.
- Peace talks in Istanbul have encountered challenges and delays.
- Important border crossings between the two countries remain closed, impacting trade.
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