Afghanistan Protests Pakistan After Bannu Suicide Attack Kills 15 Police
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Afghanistan issued a formal demarche to Pakistan after a suicide attack in Bannu killed 15 Pakistani police officers. Kabul rejected Islamabad's claim that the attack was planned from Afghan territory, intensifying diplomatic tensions. The dispute complicates efforts to improve security cooperation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Reported Facts
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- •The suicide attack occurred in Bannu, Pakistan, killing 15 police personnel.
- •Afghanistan issued a demarche to Pakistan on May 11, 2026, protesting the attack.
- •Pakistan protested to Afghanistan over the attack on May 11, 2026.
- •Kabul officially rejected Islamabad's claim that the attack was planned in Afghanistan on May 12, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Afghanistan and Pakistan engage in joint investigations of the Bannu attack security cooperation could improve, reducing cross-border militancy and lowering the risk of further violence affecting civilians and security forces.
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Primary Sources (3)
METRT WorldKabul rejects Islamabad's claim deadly police attack planned in AfghanistanREGIONALThe Hindu - InternationalPakistan protests to Afghanistan over suicide attack that killed 15 officersREGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Afghanistan issued demarche after 15 police personnel martyred in Bannu suicide attack