The Taliban exists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but the two forces are not compatible. Recent clashes between them caused the closure of a significant connecting thoroughfare between the two countries. Trucks carrying fruits, vegetables, and other commodities were stranded at the Michni checkpoint border crossing. The two groups were firing at one another, and authorities from both governments are trying to determine the cause and how to de-escalate the conflict. The border between the two countries is 1,675 miles long, and for decades it has seen many conflicts between the security forces. Pray for the negotiating parties of both countries to reach an agreement about this critical border crossing that will keep the border open and flowing for aid supplies (1 Corinthians 1:10).
Afghanistan / Pakistan: Taliban Clashes with Taliban
Written by David Fletcher 14 Sep 2023Additional Info
- Pray: for God to raise up new leaders who will be more moderate than the extremists who are currently in leadership positions. (2 Chronicles 13:12a)
- More: www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/main-pakistan-afghan-border-crossing-closed-second-day-after-clashes-2023-09-07/
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