Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, conducted a virtual meeting with diplomats from Afghan embassies and consulates worldwide. He provided instructions on Kabul’s stance and future actions following Pakistan’s bombing of a drug treatment hospital, which resulted in numerous casualties. Muttaqi strongly denounced the attack as a violation of humanitarian principles and urged international delegations to convey Afghanistan’s position on the matter.
Muttaqi criticized Pakistan for targeting a vulnerable group in society, patients receiving drug addiction treatment, in the airstrike on Kabul. He emphasized that continued attacks have eroded trust in diplomatic solutions and warned of defensive responses to safeguard Afghanistan’s sovereignty. The minister called on the global community to condemn Pakistan’s actions to prevent further destabilization in the region.
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett called for an immediate, independent investigation into the airstrike on the drug rehabilitation center in Kabul. He stressed the need for accountability and compensation for the victims and their families. The UN Human Rights also urged all parties to ensure the protection of civilians in the wake of the tragic incident.
