Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Deadly border clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban forces along their 1,600-mile border, with both sides blaming each other for initiating the fighting that began Friday night. Residents fled the Afghan city of Spin Boldak as the exchange of fire lasted for four hours, resulting in casualties on both sides. This recent conflict follows a fragile ceasefire brokered by Qatar and Turkey less than two months prior, which had ended a week of intense fighting. Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of harboring militants responsible for attacks within Pakistan, a charge the Taliban denies, accusing Pakistan of blaming others for its own security failures. Negotiations between the two countries have been ongoing, with the latest round held in Saudi Arabia last week.

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