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Pakistan and Afghanistan in Open War
Pakistan's defence minister declared Pakistan and Afghanistan are in open war. This came after Pakistan bombed Kabul and three Afghan provinces overnight Thursday to Friday.
Afghan troops had attacked Pakistani border positions Thursday night. Witnesses in Kabul and Kandahar reported explosions and jets overhead until dawn.
Civilians in border areas fled to safety after the bombing. Tensions between the two countries have been getting worse for months. The Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Klear Note — Pakistan and Afghanistan share a long border. Tensions between them have grown worse over months. The Taliban controls Afghanistan since 2021.
Key Terms 2
- Taliban
- A group that ruled Afghanistan before 2001, returned to power in 2021
- Kandahar
- A major city in southern Afghanistan