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steve2470

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Tue Aug 14, 2012, 06:08 AM Aug 2012

Afghanistan-Pakistan border fighting erupts in Kunar

Source: BBC

There is heavy fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces in the eastern Afghan province of Kunar, which borders Pakistan, Afghan officials say.

Fighting started at around 0400 (0030 GMT) following an attack on a border police commander's convoy, according to border police sources.

According to Afghan officials in Kunar, one border policeman was killed and five were injured.

The Afghan authorities have since sent hundreds of troops to the area.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19254623

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Afghanistan-Pakistan border fighting erupts in Kunar (Original Post) steve2470 Aug 2012 OP
So, our two little buddies are fighting each other now. bemildred Aug 2012 #1
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