UN Expresses Concern Over Rising Border Clashes Between Taliban and Pakistan
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported that at least four civilians were killed and 14 others injured in last night’s airstrikes in the Pul-e-Charkhi area of Kabul. Among the victims were women and children.
UNAMA expressed concern over the ongoing violence and emphasized the urgent need to halt the clashes to prevent further civilian casualties. The agency warned that civilians, particularly women and children, bear the greatest burden from the recent escalation in tensions.
According to statistics provided by UNAMA, since February 26, at least 75 civilians have died and 193 others have been wounded in Afghanistan. These figures highlight a significant increase in casualties amid the intensifying conflicts.
Meanwhile, Georgette Gagnon, acting head of UNAMA and deputy special representative of the UN Secretary-General, stated in a previous press conference that the United Nations is deeply concerned about the growing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. She added that although the clashes are mainly concentrated along border areas, continued exchanges of fire could lead to more serious risks.
Gagnon noted that these incidents have now entered their fourteenth consecutive day, affecting six provinces and eight districts. She stressed that the United Nations is continuously monitoring the impact of these clashes on civilians, including casualties, displacement, and new restrictions on humanitarian access.
