SECURITY — April 23, 2026
Investigation Status Remains Unclear Following Airstrike on Kabul’s Omid Clinic
Thirty-seven days after a Pakistani airstrike hit Kabul’s Omid Clinic, the status of an international investigation remains unclear. UNAMA has verified at least 269 deaths and 122 injuries, though Afghan officials continue to demand a transparent probe and accountability.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with ToloNews — 2 min read

Thirty-seven days after a Pakistani airstrike struck the Omid Clinic in Kabul, the status of an international investigation into the incident remains unresolved. The attack, which targeted a medical facility in the Afghan capital, has prompted repeated calls from Afghan officials and international bodies for a transparent inquiry and accountability.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has verified that at least 269 people were killed and 122 others injured in the strike. The mission noted that the actual casualty toll is likely higher. Initial reports following the incident had cited more than 400 fatalities, reflecting the difficulties in early verification amid the immediate aftermath.
Afghan experts and government representatives have consistently urged the international community to launch a comprehensive probe into the cross-border strike. Despite these appeals and statements from United Nations agencies, no official investigation report has been published to date. While some local observers have referenced broader international human rights organizations in their calls for accountability, formal documentation and verified findings currently rest with the mission’s casualty assessment.
Authorities and humanitarian groups continue to monitor the situation as families of the victims await official answers. The absence of a published investigative report has sustained demands for greater transparency regarding the operational details of the airstrike and the final accounting of civilian losses.
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Single-source report but meets the reliability threshold due to direct, on-record attribution to UNAMA with concrete, checkable details (specific casualty figures, location, and timeline). Named experts and officials are cited. The core event (cross-border strike on a Kabul clinic) is clearly established with institutional backing. Casualty figures range from 269 (UNAMA verified) to over 400 (initial reports), but this discrepancy does not undermine the reliability of the core event.
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