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Thousands displaced as WHO and Taliban agree fragile Eid truce
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A short-term ceasefire has been declared by the Pakistani government, Afghan authorities including the Taliban leadership to run from Thursday through Monday following a deadly airstrike that killed 143 people on March 19th which also displaced thousands of civilians across both nations' borders during Eid al-Fitr celebrations; international observers have expressed deep concern over this rapidly escalating violence as humanitarian aid efforts face significant disruption.
Key Points
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1Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a short-term ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr from Thursday through Monday.
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2The truce follows deadly conflict escalation, including an airstrike in Kabul that has killed hundreds or more than 140 people according to reports.
Developments
March 19
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a short-term ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr, running from Thursday through Monday. The truce follows deadly conflict escalation including an airstrike in Kabul that killed at least 143 people.