Herat Residents Protest Pakistani Military Attacks on Afghan Provinces

Residents of Herat took to the streets to protest recent Pakistani military attacks on Afghan soil. The demonstrations followed strikes the previous night that killed around 200 civilians in Kunar, Paktia, and Paktika provinces, most of them women and children.

Protesters described the targeting of civilians as a crime against humanity. They stated that the actions violated humanitarian principles and international laws.

Demonstrators condemned the killings of Afghan civilians. They urged the Islamic Emirate to take decisive action in response to the incidents.

The residents also called on international institutions and human rights organizations to address the violation of Afghan territory. The protests reflected local reactions to the reported attacks across the three provinces.