More than a day after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand provinces resulted in civilian casualties, no country has yet officially condemned the attacks.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) had previously confirmed that at least 10 civilians, most of them children, were killed in the strikes, with another nine people injured. While not issuing a condemnation, UNAMA emphasized the need for de-escalation, dialogue, and respect for international law to prevent further harm to civilians.
The Taliban administration, releasing images from the aftermath, strongly condemned the attacks on residential homes as "aggression and a crime" and demanded an immediate halt to such actions by Islamabad.
In contrast, the Pakistani government stated the strikes were part of an intelligence-based operation named "Ghazab lil-Haq," which it claims killed "22 terrorists." Islamabad has deemed the operation necessary for its national security.
While the international community remains silent, some prominent Afghan political figures have spoken out. Former President Hamid Karzai vehemently condemned the strikes, calling them a violation of Afghanistan's national sovereignty. He urged Islamabad to pursue good neighborly relations and civilized engagement instead of hostile policies.
The lack of international condemnation highlights the cautious approach many nations are taking regarding the escalating border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan.
Source: Zarin TV Report
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