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Clashes Erupt at Afghan-Pakistan Border Despite Ceasefire

12/9/2025

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Fighting erupted near Spin Boldak, with four bodies reported in Afghanistan and additional injuries in Pakistan.
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan blamed the other for initiating the clashes.
The clashes followed a ceasefire agreement mediated by Qatar and Turkey.
Residents fled the area amid the violence.
Delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks but failed to reach an agreement, though they agreed to maintain ceasefire.

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Fighting erupted near Spin Boldak, with four bodies reported in Afghanistan and additional injuries in Pakistan.
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan blamed the other for initiating the clashes.
The clashes followed a ceasefire agreement mediated by Qatar and Turkey.
Residents fled the area amid the violence.
Delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks but failed to reach an agreement, though they agreed to maintain ceasefire.