WorldPakistan vs. Afghanistan: From allies and neighbors to war
Pakistan once supported the Taliban in Afghanistan but is now bombing its neighbor. The conflict reignited in mid-September after attacks claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP. Pakistan says its latest strike killed 22 militants, while the Taliban reports 9 to 10 civilian deaths. The dispute also reflects tensions over the Durand Line, Pashtun identity and Islamabad’s failed strategy of seeking influence through the Taliban.
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Pakistan vs. Afghanistan: From allies and neighbors to war
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