Taliban Capture Pak-Afghan Border Crossing At Spin Boldok - Chaman Area, Raise Flag

Taliban fighters have reportedly taken control of one of the main border crossings with Pakistan. They have replaced the Afghan government’s flag with their own. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on July 14 said in a statement that the soldiers have captured an “important border town called Wesh”. Control of the border crossing between the Pakistani town of Chaman & the Afghan town of Wesh could be the most strategic objective they have captured so far amid rapid gains across the country as US forces pull out from the region.

The crossing is the second busiest entry point. It is the main link between its vast southwest and Pakistani ports. A Pakistani official said the Taliban militants have taken down the Afghan government flag from atop the ‘Friendship Gate’, reported new agency Reuters.

While the Afghan government asserted that they were in control of the Spin Boldak border district in Kandahar province, Pakistani officials said the Taliban controlled the Wesh border posts. Watch the video to know more.

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