Some residents of the “Ghurki” area near the Torkham border crossing say that recent clashes between the Islamic Emirate’s forces and Pakistan’s military forced them to flee their homes.
Roqail, a resident of the area, explains: “Pakistan’s forces fired mortars at us; we only managed to save the women and children and fled. We sought refuge in this area and are facing many challenges.”
Abdul Haq, another resident of Ghurki, adds, “We left in very difficult circumstances; we saved our children, but we had no tents, no blankets—nothing at all.”
Some families affected by the Torkham conflict say that Pakistan’s forces are unable to engage in direct combat with the Islamic Emirate, and as a result, they occasionally target civilian homes.
Abdul Shakur, a displaced person, said, “A good neighbor wouldn’t create such a situation. Both sides suffer. Now, it’s Ramadan, and we don’t even have a piece of bread at home.”
On the other hand, Nangarhar local officials say that as a result of Pakistan’s attacks in Torkham, around 800 families have been displaced.
Baz Mohammad Abdul Rahman, head of the Department of Refugees and Returnees in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, confirmed that aid efforts for the displaced families have begun.
“Relief agencies under the supervision of the department of refugees are conducting assessments, and assistance will be delivered to them shortly,” he said.
Approximately one week ago, Pakistan’s forces clashed with the Islamic Emirate’s forces in response to the construction of facilities by the Islamic Emirate at the Torkham border crossing.
