UN Says 70 Civilians Killed, 477 Injured in Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes

UN report shows border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan killed 70 civilians, injured 477, escalating regional tensions and humanitarian concerns last year.

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released a fresh report on Sunday, Febraury 8 that border clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces killed 70 civilians and injured 477 others late last year.

According to UNAMA, most civilian casualties occurred between October 10 and 17, when intense fighting erupted along contested border areas.