Afghanistan–Tajikistan border skirmishes

A series of occasional skirmishes have occurred along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border between the Taliban-led Afghan Armed Forces and Tajikistani Border Troops. The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan led to a deterioration in relations between the two countries. Tajikistani president Emomali Rahmon has vowed not to recognize the Taliban-led government and has criticized the group for neglecting the rights of ethnic Tajiks in Afghanistan. The Afghan Taliban, in turn, has warned Tajikistan against interfering in Afghanistan’s internal affairs. Tajikistan also accuses the Afghan Taliban of sheltering anti-Tajikistan militants, while the Taliban, in turn, accuses Tajikistan of training anti-Taliban groups.

Security concerns for Tajikistani authorities along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border have intensified since the Taliban's return to power. In response, Tajikistan has accelerated border fortification and increased number of troops deployed to reinforce its border defense. Afghanistan, in turn, has also deployed additional troops along the border.