A United Nations report has confirmed that recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have left at least 70 civilians dead and 477 others injured, raising regional tensions and humanitarian concerns.
The report, released Sunday by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), states that most civilian casualties occurred between October 10 and 17, during intense fighting in disputed border areas.
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According to UN sources, both countries have deployed military reinforcements and tightened security measures along the border.
The Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier has long been a flashpoint, marked by disputes over border demarcation and accusations that both sides shelter armed groups. International and regional actors are urging restraint to prevent the escalation from turning into a broader conflict.
The UNAMA report underscores the urgent need for humanitarian aid and diplomatic engagement to protect civilians caught in the crossfire.
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