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UN urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to end hostilities to protect civilians
The United Nations reported at least 17 civilians killed and 346 injured in the border clashes, urging both sides to maintain the ceasefire and protect noncombatants.
- Since Oct. 10, cross-border violence escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, while the United Nations urged both to end hostilities and protect civilians.
- Border disputes dating to the Durand Line and mutual accusations of armed provocations fueled clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- In Spin Boldak, the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reported 17 civilians killed and 346 injured, and documented at least 16 civilian casualties in earlier clashes while Pakistan has not provided figures.
- On Wednesday the two sides agreed to a ceasefire after appeals from major regional powers, which the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan welcomed while assessing casualties.
- The conflict threatens regional stability as the fighting risks destabilizing a region where Islamic State and al-Qaida seek to resurface; it is the deadliest crisis between Taliban and Pakistan since 2021.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed a 48-hour ceasefire, but tensions remain over the presence of TTPs that could soon generate new violence. Humanitarian organizations denounced yesterday's air raids in Pakistan that caused dozens of civilian casualties. The closure of border crossing points and the expulsion of Afghan refugees decided by Islamabad today aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
Unama urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to “give a lasting end to hostilities to protect civilians”, reminding them of their “obligations under international law”.
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Global Diaspora NewsUN welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire
The United Nations called on Thursday for Afghanistan and Pakistan to permanently end recent deadly hostilities and protect civilians.
The United Nations on Thursday urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to permanently halt the war to protect civilians.
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