Tajikistan Says Two Chinese Citizens Killed in Latest Attacks on Afghan Border

Tajikistan on Monday said two more Chinese citizens died in new attacks on the border with Afghanistan last week, as it urged Kabul to ensure security in the region.

The former Soviet republic shares a lengthy mountainous border with Afghanistan and has tense relations with the Taliban.

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