22 Oct 2021 | 09:32 AM UTC
Afghanistan, Pakistan: Chaman-Spin Boldak border crossing in Kandahar Province closed as of Oct. 22
Afghanistan-Pakistan border closed at Chaman-Spin Boldak crossing in Kandahar Province Oct. 22. Cross-border transport disruptions likely.
Event
Taliban authorities continue to close the Chaman-Spin Boldak border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan as of Oct. 22. Taliban officials reportedly shut the crossing due to alleged unspecified issues faced by travelers.
Cross-border transport disruptions and shipping delays are likely to continue on both sides of the border. Authorities on both the Afghan and the Pakistani sides of the border will likely continue to maintain heightened security measures.
Spin Boldak is around 100 km (62 miles) southeast of Kandahar and approximately 101 km (63 miles) northwest of Quetta, Pakistan.
Advice
Reconfirm the status of the crossing before travel or processing cargo shipments through the area. Plan for continued cross-border shipping delays. Avoid concentrations of security personnel. Heed all traffic and security advisories.
