A human rights organization has urged for an independent investigation into reports of civilian casualties resulting from Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Nangarhar and Paktita provinces of Afghanistan. Amnesty International expressed deep concern over the harm caused to civilians and emphasized the need for a thorough and impartial inquiry. The organization highlighted previous instances where civilians suffered due to the use of force, urging all parties involved to protect civilians in accordance with international law.
Amnesty International’s statement followed reports of at least 13 people, including women and children, being killed in Pakistan’s airstrikes in Nangarhar and Paktika. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan also condemned the attacks, calling for an end to hostilities and adherence to international humanitarian law to prevent harm to civilians. The mission stressed the importance of transparent investigations, accountability, and protective measures for those affected by the conflict.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of National Defence accused the Pakistani military of carrying out deadly airstrikes in residential areas, resulting in civilian casualties. The Ministry denounced the attacks as a violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty and international law, emphasizing the need for a measured response. It warned of the consequences of targeting civilian populations and religious institutions, attributing such actions to the Pakistani military’s intelligence and security failures.
