The Taliban’s Minister of Borders, Tribes, and Ethnicities sharply criticized the installation of barbed wire in the Amdar area along the so-called Durand Line, comparing it to a “barbed wire on the chest of Afghans”. He stated that the people of Afghanistan do not accept the presence of foreign barriers in these regions.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that, from their perspective, the Durand Line is a “fictional” border, and the establishment of structures and obstacles along it faces opposition from the residents and tribal groups on both sides of the boundary. According to him, Afghans consider this move as an external imposition on their geography and historical identity.<\/p>\n
The Durand Line, which was drawn in the late 19th century between Afghanistan and British India, has always been a contentious issue in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations. In recent years, the construction of fences and barbed wire along parts of this line has led to tensions in some border areas.<\/p>\n
Despite these statements, the Taliban administration has not yet provided specific details about any practical or diplomatic measures regarding this issue, prompting some experts to stress the need for greater transparency on sensitive border matters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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