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Taliban Support Grows Amid Deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan Clashes

3/6/2026

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In Gardez, Afghanistan, residents rallied in support of the Taliban amid border clashes with Pakistan.
Afghanistan reported more than 25 military deaths, while Pakistan claimed 430 Afghan soldiers were killed.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimated nearly 66,000 Afghans displaced due to clashes and damage to humanitarian facilities.
The World Food Programme (WFP) halted emergency food for 160,000 people.
One resident said they struggle to find enough food.

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In Gardez, Afghanistan, residents rallied in support of the Taliban amid border clashes with Pakistan.
Afghanistan reported more than 25 military deaths, while Pakistan claimed 430 Afghan soldiers were killed.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimated nearly 66,000 Afghans displaced due to clashes and damage to humanitarian facilities.
The World Food Programme (WFP) halted emergency food for 160,000 people.
One resident said they struggle to find enough food.