SECURITY — March 30, 2026

International Human Rights Foundation Condemns Pakistani Attacks on Afghan Eastern Provinces

The International Human Rights Foundation condemned Pakistani forces' attacks on civilian areas in Afghanistan's Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces, stating they killed or injured 17 civilians and forced families to flee. It described the strikes as war crimes and urged Pakistan to halt them immediately.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat2 min read

International Human Rights Foundation Condemns Pakistani Attacks on Afghan Eastern Provinces
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The International Human Rights Foundation has condemned attacks by Pakistani forces on civilian areas in Afghanistan's eastern provinces of Paktika, Khost, and Kunar.

The foundation stated that shells from heavy weapons struck civilian homes and public facilities in these provinces, killing or injuring 17 civilians. The strikes destroyed homes and infrastructure, causing significant financial losses to residential properties and agricultural lands.

Many families were forced to abandon their homes due to the attacks, which have spread widespread fear among the local population, according to the foundation.

Describing the incidents as clear war crimes, the International Human Rights Foundation demanded that Pakistan immediately stop the attacks on civilian areas and respect international law.

Read the original reporting at Hurriyat

Reliability assessment

Single source (Hurriyat) provides direct attribution to a named organization (International Human Rights Foundation) with concrete, checkable details including specific provinces (Paktika, Khost, Kunar), casualty figure (17 civilians targeted), and description of attacks (heavy weapons shells on homes and facilities). 'Foundation said X' is reliably attributable.

The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hurriyat: "clear war crimes" – opinionated judgment framing the attacks as obvious legal violations; "widespread fear" – emotional language emphasizing psychological impact on the population.

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