Summary
New fighting has started between Pakistan and Taliban forces near the Afghan city of Spin Boldak. Both sides are blaming each other for breaking a recent ceasefire. People in the area are leaving their homes due to fear of the violence spreading.
Key Facts
- Fighting happened near Spin Boldak on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
- The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is about 1,600 miles long.
- Local hospitals reported four people dead but did not specify if anyone on the Pakistan side was killed.
- The clashes lasted for about four hours overnight.
- Each side accuses the other of starting the fighting.
- A ceasefire had been in place for less than two months.
- Pakistan claims the Taliban provide shelter to groups that attack Pakistan.
- Last week, both sides met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks but did not reach a new deal.
