Afghanistan, Aug. 3 -- Armed clashes between two tribes over a disputed mountain area on the Khost-Paktika border have continued for a fourth day, with heavy weapons reportedly used.
Armed clashes between two tribes over the ownership of a mountainous area along the border between Afghanistan's southeastern provinces of Khost and Paktika have continued for a fourth consecutive day, according to local reports.
The fighting involves members of the Bori Khail tribe from Khost's Spira district and the Giyan Khail tribe from Paktika's Giyan district. Sources said both sides have used light and heavy weapons during the confrontation, raising concerns that a long-running land dispute could further escalate.
Local residents stated that the dispu...