The Taliban government in Afghanistan accused its neighbor Pakistan on Friday of "violating the sovereignty of the country" following a series of explosions that shook the capital Kabul. The Taliban confirmed that these explosions represent a clear violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and internal security.
The Pakistani Position
For its part, the Pakistani army did not claim responsibility for the explosions, but called on the Kabul government to stop harboring terrorist groups on Afghan territory, specifically referring to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) that operates across the border.
Background of Tension Between the Two Countries
Relations between Kabul and Islamabad have been increasingly tense for months, with Pakistan accusing the Afghan Taliban of providing a safe haven for Pakistani Taliban fighters, while Kabul responds that Islamabad seeks to intervene in its internal affairs through undeclared military operations.
Regional Implications
Observers believe that these developments may escalate security tensions along the Afghan-Pakistani border and weaken stabilization efforts in the region, especially with the continued activity of cross-border armed groups.