After Thailand-Cambodia clash, another region near India's western border turns volatile, not Pakistan, the countries involved are...
In recent times, several parts of Asia have seen growing tension and conflict. Thailand and Cambodia were involved in a violent border clash that lasted for days. Myanmar, one of India's neighbors, has been facing a long-running civil war. Now, trouble seems to be building up along India's western borders as well and this time it is between Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
According to The Economic Times, Tajikistan has increased its military presence along the border with Afghanistan due to rising security concerns. A regional group called the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is also stepping in by sending weapons and soldiers to help protect the area from possible terrorist threats or conflict. CSTO meeting focuses on securing Tajikistan-Afghanistan border
Tajikistan is a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a group that also includes Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. Interestingly, Russia is the only country in the group that has officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
In a recent CSTO meeting, the member countries agreed that Tajikistan should increase its military presence along the border it shares with Afghanistan. The goal is to deal with rising security risks in the region.
During the meeting, the countries prepared a list of weapons, military gear, and technical equipment that will be provided to help strengthen Tajikistan's border forces.
In a statement, the CSTO said it is deeply concerned about the situation at the Tajik-Afghan border and is taking steps to reinforce security there. Tensions still high between Afghanistan and Tajikistan
Relations between Afghanistan and Tajikistan have remained tense ever since the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and took control of Kabul.
This tension has also been visible along the shared border between the two countries.
One major reason for the strained relationship is that about 30 per cent of Afghanistan's population is of Tajik origin. Many leaders of the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance are currently based in Tajikistan, which has led to mistrust on both sides.
It's not just Tajikistan—other nearby countries are also worried about the possible entry of ISIS-linked terrorists from Afghanistan.
Tajikistan, which shares a 1,300-kilometer-long border with Afghanistan, has been vocal about the growing security threats along the frontier.
However, Taliban officials have claimed that Afghanistan poses no threat to its neighboring countries.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scroll.in
3 hours ago
- Scroll.in
J&K: One suspected militant killed in gunfight with security forces in Kulgam
A suspected militant was killed in an overnight gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, the Indian Army said on Saturday. The gunfight began on Friday evening during a search operation conducted by a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and paramilitary forces in Akhal village. A security operation codenamed ' Operation Akhal ' was launched after receiving intelligence inputs about militant presence in the area, The Indian Express quoted unidentified police officials as saying. 'Intermittent and intense firefight continued through the night,' the Army's Chinar Corps said in a social media post. 'Alert troops responded with calibrated fire…One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far.' Senior police officer VK Birdi told NDTV that one or two more suspected militants may be hiding in the area. The operation was still underway, the Army said. OP AKHAL, Kulgam Contact established in General Area Akhal, Kulgam. Joint Operation in progress. #Kashmir @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA — Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 1, 2025 This is the third major gunfight in the Union Territory in the past few days. On Wednesday, the Army said that two suspected militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces while attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. On July 28, three militants were killed in Operation Mahadev, a security operation in the Lidwas meadows of Srinagar's Dara area. On July 29, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Parliament that the three militants neutralised in Operation Mahadev were terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack. He had said the operation was jointly carried out by the Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force. The three men identified as Suleiman Shah, Afghan and Jibran, were members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group. The men were identified as having been involved in the Pahalgam attack by those who had provided them shelter, the Union minister had told Parliament. The terror attack at Baisaran near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 left 26 persons dead and 16 injured. The terrorists targeted tourists after asking their names to ascertain their religion, the police said. All but three of those killed were Hindu.
Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Economic Times
Pakistan intensifies crackdown in third phase of Afghan deportations
The Pakistani government has intensified the third phase of its forced deportation drive targeting Afghan migrants, with operations now gaining momentum in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following similar actions in Sindh and Punjab, Tolo News to a statement issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Interior, "All provincial governments are instructed that from now on, the presence of Afghan nationals without valid visas and passports in Pakistan is illegal, and they must be arrested and deported."Tolo News quoted Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal, head of the temporary Omari camp in Torkham township, as saying: "Organized arrangements have been made for the returnees. All committees are providing services efficiently. The transport committee covers travel expenses and ensures they reach their respective provinces. The finance committee provides them with 8,000 to 10,000 Afghanis. The health committee has set up clinics for treatment, and the temporary housing committee has installed tents for their accommodation." Despite these arrangements, several Afghan families holding valid Proof of Registration (PoR) cards have recounted incidents of mistreatment at the hands of Pakistani officials. Ziaul Haq, one of the deportees, told Tolo News, "We were very happy to return to our homeland. This is our own land. In Pakistan, Afghan refugees are treated with no dignity and are humiliated." Another deportee, Hedayatullah, shared his ordeal, saying: "I got a call from home saying to come quickly because our belongings had been packed. We were treated very badly there, despite having PoR cards and legal documents." Inzamamul Haq, a 28-year-old resident of Kunar province, was recently deported with his family from Punjab after living in Pakistan for four decades. "When we reached the checkpoint, they demanded 200,000 Pakistani rupees. They gave us two days, took our documents, and when our vehicle arrived, they took the money, returned our documents, and deported us," he told Tolo latest phase of forced deportations unfolds as the acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is expected to visit Pakistan in the near future.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Pakistan intensifies crackdown in third phase of Afghan deportations
The Pakistani government has intensified the third phase of its forced deportation drive targeting Afghan migrants , with operations now gaining momentum in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following similar actions in Sindh and Punjab, Tolo News reported. According to a statement issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Interior, "All provincial governments are instructed that from now on, the presence of Afghan nationals without valid visas and passports in Pakistan is illegal, and they must be arrested and deported." Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Operations Management Design Thinking Healthcare Management Data Science MBA Product Management CXO Data Analytics Technology Public Policy Cybersecurity Degree Others Finance PGDM Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence healthcare others Data Science Project Management MCA Leadership Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details Tolo News quoted Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal, head of the temporary Omari camp in Torkham township, as saying: "Organized arrangements have been made for the returnees. All committees are providing services efficiently. The transport committee covers travel expenses and ensures they reach their respective provinces. The finance committee provides them with 8,000 to 10,000 Afghanis. The health committee has set up clinics for treatment, and the temporary housing committee has installed tents for their accommodation." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo Despite these arrangements, several Afghan families holding valid Proof of Registration (PoR) cards have recounted incidents of mistreatment at the hands of Pakistani officials. Ziaul Haq, one of the deportees, told Tolo News, "We were very happy to return to our homeland. This is our own land. In Pakistan, Afghan refugees are treated with no dignity and are humiliated." Another deportee, Hedayatullah, shared his ordeal, saying: "I got a call from home saying to come quickly because our belongings had been packed. We were treated very badly there, despite having PoR cards and legal documents." Live Events Inzamamul Haq, a 28-year-old resident of Kunar province, was recently deported with his family from Punjab after living in Pakistan for four decades. "When we reached the checkpoint, they demanded 200,000 Pakistani rupees. They gave us two days, took our documents, and when our vehicle arrived, they took the money, returned our documents, and deported us," he told Tolo News. This latest phase of forced deportations unfolds as the acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is expected to visit Pakistan in the near future.
