Afghanistan, Nov. 29 -- Kabul says its forces stand fully prepared to respond to any violation of Afghanistan's territory, warning neighbours that recent cross-border tensions will be met with decisive action.
Taliban authorities showcased hundreds of newly graduated commandos this week as tensions with Pakistan rose sharply along the border. At a ceremony attended by senior officials, Taliban deputy prime minister Abdul Ghani Baradar said Afghanistan would not tolerate any violation of its territory and was prepared to respond to any aggression.
The Taliban Defence Ministry said the new commando units had received full ideological and military training and were ready to defend Afghanistan's borders. Baradar warned neighbouring countries ...