Coverage dated September 11, 2023 to September 14, 2023

Afghan-Pakistan border crossing reopens a week after fighting

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Afghans have their documents checked as they cross to Pakistan after the Torkham border crossing reopened - Copyright AFP Shafiullah KAKARThe main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan reopened to pedestrians and vehicles on Friday, more than a week after it was closed following a gun bat…

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Al Jazeera
Afghanistan and Pakistan trade blame as key border crossing remains closed (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 11, 2023
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Taliban rejects Pakistani claims of indiscriminate firing at Torkham border crossing, as travellers remain stranded.
Digital Journal
Afghan-Pakistan border crossing reopens a week after fighting (opens Digital Journal)
Published Sep 14, 2023
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Afghans have their documents checked as they cross to Pakistan after the Torkham border crossing reopened - Copyright AFP Shafiullah KAKARThe main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan reopened to pedestrians and vehicles on Friday, more than a week after it was closed following a gun bat…
Fox News
Key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan reopens after 9-day closure (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 14, 2023
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A crucial border crossing in the northwestern region of Pakistan and Afghanistan resumed operations Friday, marking the end of a nine-day closure.
Al Jazeera
Key Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing reopens after nine days (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 14, 2023
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Torkham crossing was closed after forces from both sides exchanged fire, stranding travellers and trucks.
Deutsche Welle
Pakistan, Afghanistan reopen crossing after 9-day closure – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Sep 14, 2023
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Islamabad shuttered the key crossing after an exchange of fire between the two countries. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of failing to control the border, allowing militants to cross and launch attacks from Pakistan.