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Conflict at Durand Line Displaces 115,000 Afghans Amid Clashes

4/5/2026

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Afghan Forces Clash

Heavy clashes along the Durand Line injure civilians as Afghan forces confront Pakistani military.
Over 115,000 people have been displaced in eastern Afghanistan due to the conflict, with many living in makeshift shelters during Eid.
Pakistani military operations increasingly target civilian areas.
The raids have destroyed homes and infrastructure.
In Nooristan, a blockade has cut vital supply routes, worsening shortages of food and medical supplies.

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Samira Seeks Justice

Samira Muhammadi seeks justice for her son, Aref Khan, killed in a Pakistani air strike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation center on March 16.
Afghan officials report 411 dead.
The Taliban government says it has provided access to the site for investigations.
United Nations (UN) officials and human rights organizations have called for an independent inquiry and accountability for Pakistan.

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Afghan Forces Clash

Heavy clashes along the Durand Line injure civilians as Afghan forces confront Pakistani military.
Over 115,000 people have been displaced in eastern Afghanistan due to the conflict, with many living in makeshift shelters during Eid.
Pakistani military operations increasingly target civilian areas.
The raids have destroyed homes and infrastructure.
In Nooristan, a blockade has cut vital supply routes, worsening shortages of food and medical supplies.

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