Afghanistan And Pakistan Turn To Proxy Groups Amid Eight-Month Conflict
· World · New York Times
The eight-month conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan has increasingly relied on proxy groups, exacting a heavy toll on civilians on both sides of the border. This escalation follows months of stalled diplomatic efforts and persistent cross-border tensions between Islamabad and Kabul. The intensifying hostilities have severely disrupted regional stability, displacing communities in border areas and increasing the risk of wider instability in South Asia. Both nations have intensified security measures as fighting continues without a clear path toward a ceasefire or political settlement. The exact scale of civilian casualties and displacement remains difficult to verify independently due to restricted access to the affected border regions.
Why it matters
The escalation directly threatens regional security and civilian lives along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, with significant implications for trade, migration, and stability across South Asia.
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