The International Human Rights Foundation has reported that heavy weapon attacks and mortar shelling by Pakistani forces on residential areas along the Durand Line have wounded at least 17 civilians in the provinces of Paktika, Khost, and Kunar. According to the organization, women and children are among the injured, and numerous families have been forced to abandon their homes.<\/p>\n
The report states that these attacks targeted residential homes and agricultural lands of local residents, causing significant financial damage. Residents of these areas face heightened security concerns, and a climate of fear has spread throughout the local communities.<\/p>\n
Citing international humanitarian laws and the Geneva Conventions, the International Human Rights Foundation emphasized that the parties involved are obligated to distinguish between military and civilian targets. The report warned that indiscriminate attacks on residential areas that endanger civilian lives could be investigated as war crimes.<\/p>\n
The organization has called on Pakistani forces to immediately cease attacks on civilian areas and to respect their international obligations. It also urged the United Nations and other human rights bodies to independently investigate these incidents and take necessary actions against potential perpetrators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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