Afghanistan, March 31 -- The Torkham border crossing has reopened for the return of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, easing movement at one of the busiest and most politically sensitive crossings between the two countries.
Local authorities in Nangarhar said the crossing reopened on Tuesday, allowing Afghan migrants to return from Pakistan. Officials said the Omari camp at Torkham is prepared to receive returnees and manage the flow of families crossing back into Afghanistan.
The reopening follows a brief closure after the route had been temporarily opened only to be shut again following a shooting incident in which a Pakistani border soldier was wounded. Afghan officials have not said how long the crossing will remain open this time, leavi...