This story was first published by Amu TV.
Two Afghan journalists were killed during recent border clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces, sources told Amu on Wednesday.
According to sources at the Taliban-run national TV network, RTA, the journalists were local correspondents for the outlet. Their identities have not been disclosed.
The deaths occurred amid ongoing border fighting in Kandahar and Paktika provinces. Taliban and Pakistani forces clashed early Wednesday in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar, where the Taliban claim 12 civilians were killed and more than 100 others wounded. The fighting reportedly began at 4 a.m. and continued for several hours.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistani forces initiated the clash by firing across the border, and Taliban fighters responded, allegedly capturing several Pakistani posts and inflicting casualties on Pakistani forces. No figures were provided, and Pakistani officials have not commented on the incident.
Clashes also erupted in the Terwo district of Paktika, where fighting was still
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