December 28, 2025
Afghanistan says working with Tajikistan to investigate deadly border clash
Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi speaks during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 14, 2021. — Reuters Tajik forces killed three suspected militants crossing from Afghanistan. The Taliban say they are conducting a joint investigation with Tajikistan. Kabul warns of attempts to damage bilateral ties. Afghan Taliban authorities said Saturday they were working with neighboring Tajikistan to investigate a border clash earlier this week that killed five people, including two Tajik guards. Tajikistan announced on Thursday that three members of a “terrorist” group had “illegally” crossed into the Central Asian country in Khatlon province, which borders Afghanistan.











