Hundreds of Afghans living overseas staged demonstrations in London and Oslo against the recent Pakistan military actions in Afghanistan, resulting in civilian casualties. In London, protesters marched through central streets, condemning Pakistan’s strikes and calling for international intervention, as reported by Afghanistan’s Ariana News.
The demonstrators in London expressed concerns about the deteriorating security situation along the Durand Line, emphasizing the need for independent investigations and increased global pressure to prevent further destabilization of vulnerable communities. Meanwhile, in Oslo, members of the Afghan community gathered outside the Norwegian Parliament to denounce Pakistan’s attacks and demand accountability.
Organizers of the protests submitted a formal resolution to Norwegian authorities, the United Nations, and the International Criminal Court, urging immediate actions to halt the violence and safeguard civilians, according to Ariana News. The demonstrations took place amidst escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marked by clashes, airstrikes, and artillery exchanges along the Durand Line.
Afghan officials reported a recent attack in Kunar province, where one person was killed and 16 others were injured due to rocket and heavy weapon assaults by Pakistani forces on residential areas. The shelling near Asadabad raised concerns of a broader border conflict, with Taliban spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat accusing Pakistan of firing on civilian homes near the border, as per Afghanistan’s news agency Khaama Press.
The latest incident occurred following renewed hostilities along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border post a brief Eid ceasefire collapse. Islamabad claims its military operations target militants using Afghan territory for attacks inside Pakistan, a contention disputed by the Taliban.
