A Pakistani airstrike on a drug treatment center in Afghanistan on March 16 was an unlawful attack and a possible war crime.
Pakistani authorities should investigate the incident and hold all those responsible for wrongdoing to account. https://t.co/NOn3uMzqLV
Afghanistan/Pakistan: “The Pakistani authorities must now explain what information they acted upon, and steps taken for verification. They must also carry out an independent, impartial and timely investigation into the circumstances of this strike and the resulting civilian casualties, with the results made public with a view to ensuring accountability." https://t.co/0gZIcAWUIS
Following an airstrike on a medical facility in Kabul on 16 March, UNAMA reiterates its call for de-escalation and an immediate ceasefire, and for parties to comply with their obligations under international law. Read full statement: https://t.co/eRQs07Dafp
Rescue crews are still digging bodies out of the rubble of a drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital Tuesday morning, after officials there said an overnight Pakistani airstrike killed at least 400 people at the facility.
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#Afghanistan/#Pakistan: We call for investigations & accountability for last night’s tragic blast at a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, that left scores of patients dead. All parties must take effective measures to ensure the protection of civilians.
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An upsurge in hostilities between #Afghanistan and #Pakistan has resulted in at least 6 health facilities reportedly being impacted in Afghanistan since late February.
In addition, a reported overnight strike on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Kabul, managed by the Ministry of Interior, killed more than 400 people, and injured at least 250, who were being treated for substance use disorders.
@WHO is working to verify these incidents. But the intensifying conflict is placing additional strain on health systems and increasing risks to the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.
I urge all parties to de-escalate and prioritize peace and health.
Peace is the best medicine.
Breaking News: At least 400 people were killed in Afghanistan after Pakistan struck a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghan officials said. https://t.co/sCUKuwg3hg
Afghanistan claims that Pakistani strikes targeted a hospital in the capital Kabul, reportedly killing hundreds of people. Meanwhile, Pakistan says the operation targeted military sites.
Tensions between the two countries have been rising after a series of cross-border attacks.
"According to preliminary statistics, so far more than 250 addicts under treatment have been killed and hundreds of others have been injured."
@TOLOnews journalist @BahraamHamid tells me his colleagues saw "bodies everywhere" at the Kabul rehabilitation hospital which was hit by Pakistani airstrikes, according to Taliban officials.
The victims were drug addicts who had been brought for treatment.
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