Tens of thousands displaced as Afghanistan–Pakistan border clashes intensify

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.

ℹ️ FRANCE24

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Pakistani soldiers patrol near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing in Chaman on Feb. 27. Photographer: Abdul Basit/AFP/Getty Images
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