The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (MANUA) issued a declaration Welcoming the ceasefire between the two sides announced on Wednesday after a week of cross-border clashes and airstrikes in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
The temporary truce will last 48 hours, according to media reports.
Afghanistan has been under Taliban rule since 2021 and relations between the neighboring countries have since deteriorated.
Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of harboring militants who carried out attacks on its territory, which the de facto the authorities denied it.
End the violence
“Since October 10, cross-border armed violence has significantly intensified between the two sides, killing and injuring many civilians,” UNAMA said.
The Mission has received credible reports of significant civilian casualties, including women and children, due to the violence.
The highest figures were in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, where heavy fighting took place on Wednesday between Taliban security forces and the Pakistani army.
Although UNAMA is still assessing the exact number of civilian casualties, reports indicate that at least 17 people were killed and 346 injured in Spin Boldak.
It also reported at least one civilian killed and 15 injured following earlier cross-border clashes in Paktika, Patkya, Kunar and Helmand provinces.
“UNAMA calls on all parties to bring a lasting end to hostilities in order to protect civilians and avoid further loss of life.», Indicates the press release.
Parties were also reminded of their obligations to respect the key principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution in order to avoid civilian casualties, in accordance with international law.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres He also welcomed the announcement of the temporary ceasefire and called on the parties to agree on a lasting end to the fighting.
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