Amnesty: Pakistan Air Strikes on Kabul Drug Rehab Center May Constitute War Crime
Amnesty International has released a new investigation concluding that Pakistan's March 16 air strike on the Omid Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kabul, which killed at least 269 civilians, may constitute a war crime. The organization found no evidence to support Pakistan's military claim that the facility was used for weapons storage or other military purposes. The attack violated international humanitarian law's special protections for healthcare facilities, as well as principles of distinction, precaution, and proportionality. Amnesty analyzed over 60 photos and videos, 30 satellite images, and conducted 11 interviews. The attack was part of a series of cross-border strikes by Pakistan since October 2025. UNAMA documented over 750 civilian casualties in Afghanistan between January and March 2026. Amnesty called for a transparent, independent investigation and prosecution of those responsible, including under command responsibility doctrine. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond to Amnesty's request for information.
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