Pakistan and Afghanistan report deadly cross-border attacks amid renewed tensions
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Apr 27
Pakistan and Afghanistan report deadly cross-border attacks amid renewed tensions
8 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Apr 27
Afghanistan says four people were killed and 45 wounded in Kunar province, including students and civilians, while Pakistan reports three civilians injured in South Waziristan.
The violence, reportedly triggered by the shooting of a child near Spin Boldak, marks the first major clash since a China-mediated ceasefire in March, threatening ongoing peace talks.
Both sides accuse each other of targeting civilians and violating sovereignty, with Pakistan denying attacks on educational institutions. Relations remain tense, with border closures and ongoing disputes over militant groups.
With a university and homes hit, are civilians becoming the main targets in this conflict?
Can China's fragile peace talks survive this new wave of deadly attacks?
Are the Taliban's deep ties to TTP militants making a peaceful resolution impossible?
With war crime accusations rising, will any side ever face international justice?
From border skirmishes to 'open war,' is a full-scale conflict now unavoidable?
Do tribal loyalties across the disputed Durand Line make this conflict impossible to solve?