Pakistan Airstrike Kills Hundreds in Kabul

On March 16, a Pakistani airstrike hit a drug treatment center in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing hundreds of civilians. Afghan officials reported 411 deaths, while a United Nations source verified at least 250. The attack occurred amidst escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban government in Afghanistan, with Pakistan claiming it targeted a military installation and Afghanistan denying it harbors militants. International humanitarian organizations, including War Child UK, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, have condemned the bombing and called for an independent investigation. Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan, stated that Pakistan bears initial responsibility. The UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is investigating, and the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over war crimes in Afghanistan, though prosecutions for isolated incidents are rare. Victims' relatives, like Samira Muhammadi, are seeking justice.