Civil Society Groups Urge Immediate Ceasefire Between Taliban & Pakistan
Several civil society and human rights organisations have expressed concern over rising tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan, calling for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians and the start of political dialogue to end the clashes.
In a joint statement on Wednesday, the groups said the recent escalation in cross-border fighting has seriously threatened civilian lives, regional stability and long-standing economic ties between the two sides.
The statement noted that Afghanistan has endured nearly five decades of war, displacement, forced returns and repeated cycles of violence, leaving millions of families in fragile economic conditions.
The signatories warned that escalating clashes could worsen conditions for communities on both sides of the border, including refugee families, internally displaced people, traders and workers who rely on cross-border commerce.
The organisations urged the Taliban to ensure secure trade routes, including with Pakistan, to ease economic pressure on the population.
They said sustainable peace requires inclusive dialogue and stressed that military responses cannot replace political processes.
