UNAMA Reports Dozens of Civilian Deaths in Recent Border Clashes

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported that recent clashes between Taliban administration forces and the Pakistani army have resulted in the deaths of at least 56 civilians and injuries to 129 others.

According to a statement released on Friday, these casualties occurred between February 26 and March 5 due to direct gunfire exchanges and airstrikes in the border areas. UNAMA added that approximately 55% of the victims were women and children, raising concerns about the protection of civilians.

The organization emphasized that the continuation of such fighting is causing severe harm to local residents and poses a direct threat to civilian lives. The increasing civilian casualties in border regions prompt renewed questions about security management and adherence to protective principles by the parties involved.

UNAMA has called on both sides to prioritize the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law and to refrain from actions that cause harm to non-combatants.