Tens of thousands have fled renewed Afghanistan–Pakistan border clashes, according to the United Nations. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said around 20,000 families — roughly 160,000 people — have been displaced, with emergency food aid suspended in several provinces already facing acute malnutrition.
Fighting escalated after Afghan forces launched a border offensive following earlier Pakistani air strikes. Islamabad has since conducted further strikes, including on the former US base at Bagram, as well as Kabul and Kandahar.
Key developments:
• At least 42 civilians killed and 104 wounded, the UN mission reported.
• Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said dialogue was possible but vowed to “finish this menace”.
• Casualty claims from both militaries remain unverified.
Both sides accuse each other of harbouring militants, deepening regional instability.
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