Afghanistan expresses regret over civilian death in Tajikistan border incident

The Afghanistan Foreign Ministry has expressed deep regret following the death of a woman in Tajikistan’s Darvoz district. The incident occurred on the evening of August 13 in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.

Spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi attributed the gunfire to “destructive and opportunistic elements” operating near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border in Badakhshan province. He stated these elements were attempting to create disorder, which could undermine regional stability and trust between the two nations. Balkhi emphasized that the Islamic Emirate is committed to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighboring countries.

The statement follows a formal protest from Tajikistan’s Foreign Ministry regarding an airspace violation, damage to residential buildings, and the civilian death. Tajik authorities have urged Kabul to respect state borders and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.