Trucks loaded with supplies to leave for Afghanistan are seen stranded at the Michni checkpost, after the main Pakistan-Afghan border crossing closed after clashes, in Torkham, Pakistan September 7, 2023.
REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz/file photo Acquire Licensing RightsKABUL, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban criticised the closure of its main border crossing with Pakistan this week after clashes between security forces, saying the halt in trade would see heavy losses for businesses.
The busy Torkham border crossing closed on Wednesday after Pakistani and Afghan Taliban forces started firing at each other, according to local officials.
The statement said the incident had started after Pakistani security forces fired at Afghan Taliban forces fixing an old security outpost near the border.
Disputes linked to the 2,600 km (1,615 mile) border have been a bone of contention between the neighbours for decades.
Persons:
Fayaz Aziz, Mohammad Yunus Yawar, Charlotte Greenfield, Michael Perry
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REUTERS, Rights, Afghan Taliban, Taliban administration's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thomson
Locations:
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