Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting for Eid al-Fitr
The Facts
- Pakistan announced a temporary suspension of military operations in Afghanistan for Eid al-Fitr.
- Afghan authorities also announced a temporary pause in military operations against Pakistan.
- Pakistan said the pause was made at its own initiative and also in response to requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
- Pakistan said the pause would begin at midnight and last until March 23 or March 24, depending on the local time reference reported.
- Pakistani officials said the military operation could resume if Pakistan is attacked or if there are cross-border attacks or terrorist incidents.
- The truce announcement followed a recent escalation in the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, including a Pakistani strike in Kabul that reports said killed hundreds of people.
- The UN secretary-general condemned the Kabul strike and said medical facilities must be respected and protected under international law.
Context
Who said the ceasefire was requested by other countries?
Pakistan’s information minister said the pause came both on Pakistan’s own initiative and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey Anadolu Ajansı,tagesschau.de,Franceinfo. Afghan reports also said the same three countries had urged the fighting to stop N-tv,Коммерсант.…,Аргументы и….
How long was the pause supposed to last?
Reports said Pakistan’s pause would start at midnight and run until March 23 or March 24, depending on how local time was reported in each article Anadolu Ajansı,Minval.az,newsORF.at,Franceinfo,La Presse.ca.
What happened before the truce announcement?
The announcement came after a sharp escalation in the conflict and a Pakistani strike in Kabul that multiple reports said killed hundreds of people at a drug-treatment facility DH.be,LaProvence.com,Le Monde,Jutarnji list,SudOuest.fr,tportal.hr.
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