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October 16, 2025 Peace and security
The United Nations on Thursday called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to completely end armed clashes and ensure the protection of civilians.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) issued a statement welcoming a ceasefire announced Wednesday after a week of violent border clashes and airstrikes in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
Afghanistan has been under Taliban rule since 2021, and relations between the neighboring countries have deteriorated since then. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants who carry out attacks on its territory, something the de facto authorities deny.
Stop the violence
UNAMA reported that it had received credible reports of significant civilian casualties, including women and children, as a result of the violence.
The highest death toll was recorded in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, where fierce fighting took place between Taliban security forces and Pakistani troops on Wednesday.
While the UN mission is still confirming the exact number of casualties, preliminary information indicates that at least 17 people have been killed and another 346 injured in the area.
At least one civilian was killed and 15 others injured in earlier border clashes in Paktika, Paktia, Kunar and Helmand provinces.
"UNAMA calls on all parties to fully cease hostilities to protect civilians and prevent further casualties," the statement said.
The parties were also reminded of their obligations to respect the fundamental principles of distinction between targets of attack, proportionality and precautions to prevent civilian casualties in accordance with international law.
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