UNAMA has confirmed that at least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured in airstrikes carried out in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar provinces in #Afghanistan on the evening of Sunday 28 June.
Full statement [in English, Dari, Pashto]: https://t.co/m4NvYHTDK5
STATEMENT BY THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION-IHRF
Subject: Urgent Concern Regarding Civilian Casualties in Pakistani Airstrikes on Afghan Border Provinces
The International Human Rights Foundation-IHRF expresses profound alarm over reports of Pakistani military airstrikes conducted overnight in the Afghan border provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar. According to local accounts, these operations have resulted in grievous civilian harm, including the destruction of multiple family homes and mass casualties.
Preliminary reports indicate the following:
· In Mandokhail village, Chamkani district, Paktia, an initial strike allegedly hit a civilian residence, killing an elderly man and a child. Witnesses further report that a subsequent strike targeted villagers who had gathered to render aid and conduct rescue operations, resulting in the reported deaths of 28 additional civilians and injuries to over 150 others.
· In Walwast village, Gayan district, Paktika, a residential home was reportedly struck, killing six civilians, the majority of whom were women and children.
· In Barolo village, Manogai district, Kunar, a civilian home was destroyed, causing extensive property damage.
Aggregate preliminary figures place the reported toll at no fewer than 38 civilians killed, including women and children, and 163 injured, with three family homes completely razed.
The IHRF underscores that the reported strikes on civilian dwellings and the alleged subsequent targeting of rescue personnel raise grave concerns under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), particularly the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution. The deliberate or indiscriminate attack on civilians and humanitarian responders may constitute serious violations of the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols.
The IHRF calls upon the Government of Pakistan to:
1. Immediately and transparently clarify the circumstances, legal basis, and targeting protocols governing these operations.
2. Cooperate fully with independent, impartial investigations into all allegations of unlawful civilian harm.
3. Ensure unfettered access for humanitarian assistance to affected communities.
Furthermore, the IHRF urges:
· The international community, including the United Nations and relevant human rights mechanisms, to rigorously monitor these developments, document all incidents, and support fact-finding missions.
· All parties to uphold their unequivocal obligation to protect civilians as the paramount priority in any armed operation.
· Prompt accountability for any violations of international law, including through appropriate judicial or investigative processes.
The IHRF reiterates that the protection of civilian life is not discretionary—it is a binding legal and moral imperative. We stand ready to assist in any effort to establish the facts, safeguard the rights of victims, and ensure justice for all affected families.
Issued by the International Human Rights Foundation-IHRF
29th June 2026
UNAMA has documented tens of civilians killed or injured yesterday afternoon in strikes on areas of Asadabad, eastern #Afghanistan, including a university.
Afghanistan: Urgent Statement on Civilian Casualties in Asadabad, Kunar Province
We are deeply concerned by credible reports of civilian harm following strikes in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar Province. According to multiple local sources, attacks attributed to Pakistani military forces struck residential areas as well as the Afghan Syed Jamaluddin University, resulting in significant civilian casualties.
Preliminary information indicates that at least 48 individuals, including civilians and university students, were affected. Reports from local medical facilities confirm that dozens of injured individuals and several deceased victims have been received, many of whom are women, children, and students.
Eyewitness testimonies suggest that the strikes directly impacted civilian homes and an active educational institution. One student reported that the incident occurred while classes were in session, causing panic and injuries among those present. Such accounts raise serious concerns regarding the apparent targeting of civilian objects.
This incident reflects a troubling pattern of cross-border violence in Kunar Province, where previous strikes have reportedly resulted in civilian deaths, including among women and children, and damage to essential civilian infrastructure.
Under international humanitarian law, all parties to a conflict are obligated to distinguish at all times between civilians and combatants, and between civilian objects and military targets. Attacks directed against civilians or civilian infrastructure—including educational institutions—are strictly prohibited.
International Human Rights Foundation-IHRF call for:
1️⃣ An immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the incident
2️⃣ Full accountability for any violations of international humanitarian law
3️⃣ Concrete measures to prevent further harm to civilians
4️⃣ The protection and respect of educational institutions and other civilian spaces
The repeated loss of civilian life underscores the urgent need for restraint and adherence to international legal obligations. The protection of civilians must remain an absolute priority.
(IHRF has ample evidence of the said incident, which is not being shared here, because of the graphic nature of the evidence. However, the evidence is being recorded for a subsequent report to the UNHRC tribunal)
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I am deeply concerned by reports of numerous children and other civilians being killed following renewed conflict between #Pakistan and #Afghanistan. I urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians, and abide by international law.
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