Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan Raise Civilian Casualty Concerns

Recent airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan have raised concerns about civilian casualties. On June 29, strikes in three provinces killed and wounded civilians, including women and children. The exact circumstances of the strikes are not fully clear, but they are believed to be related to earlier attacks on Pakistani security personnel. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has reported on the incident, providing some details about the casualties. Pakistani authorities have also commented on the strikes, stating that they were targeting militants. Further information about the incident is available from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and other sources, including Human Rights Watch.