Amnesty: Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Drug Rehab Center May Be War Crime
Amnesty International released a new investigation concluding that Pakistan's March 16 airstrike on the Omid Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kabul, which killed at least 269 civilians, may constitute a war crime. The human rights 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 strike was part of a series of cross-border hostilities between Pakistan and the Taliban since October 2025. Between January and March 2026, UNAMA documented over 750 civilian casualties in Afghanistan. Amnesty called for a transparent, independent investigation and prosecution of those responsible, including under command responsibility. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond to Amnesty's request for information.
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