Afghanistan’s acting defence minister said on Sunday that the Talibanadministration would not tolerate “invasions” from its neighbours afterprotesting against airstrikes it says were conducted by neighbouringPakistan.
The comments come after the Taliban administration blamed Pakistan forairstrikes that officials say killed dozens in Kunar and Khost provinces.
Pakistan, which has not confirmed any involvement in airstrikes insideAfghanistan’s borders, said the two countries are “brotherly countries”.
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“We are facing problems and challenges from both the world and ourneighbours, the clear example is invasion by them in our territory inKunar,” said Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, acting Afghan defence minister, at aceremony in Kabul commemorating the anniversary of the death of his father,Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar.
