
Protest Demands Reopening of Torkham Border Crossing
Demonstrators are demanding the reopening of the Torkham border crossing, warning of an indefinite sit-in if pedestrian movement and trade are not restored.
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Demonstrators are demanding the reopening of the Torkham border crossing, warning of an indefinite sit-in if pedestrian movement and trade are not restored.

The Torkham border crossing has been closed once again after an FC soldier was injured by fire from Afghanistan during the repatriation of Afghan citizens.

The repatriation of Afghan nationals from neighboring countries continues, with 175,000 individuals having returned so far this year, primarily through the Torkham border crossing.

The repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals was suspended after a Pakistani border security official was injured in a cross-border attack from the Afghan side at the Torkham border crossing.

The Pakistani government has reopened the key Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan, with a spokesman indicating that other activities will be gradually restored if conditions remain favorable.

Explosions were reported in Kabul after Afghan forces launched a border offensive late Thursday. Fresh clashes are also being reported near the key Torkham border crossing. DW has the latest.