UN Experts Declare Pakistan's Attacks on Afghanistan Illegal

United Nations experts have declared Pakistan's attacks on Afghanistan illegal under Article 2 of the UN Charter and international law, stating there is no right to legitimate defense absent prior aggression by the Taliban or evidence that Taliban officials directed attacks by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan.

The experts noted that Pakistan has not published credible evidence linking Taliban officials to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attacks within its territory. They emphasized that while governments have a duty to protect their populations from terrorist threats, they must do so in full accordance with international law.

According to UN statistics, since clashes began on the 7th of Hoot between Pakistan and the Taliban, at least 289 civilians have been killed or wounded in Afghanistan and more than 115,000 people displaced. The tensions have led to the closure of schools and borders, as well as a halt in commercial activities.

UN assessments indicate damage to civilian infrastructure, including medical centers, homes, markets and displacement camps, as a result of the conflicts.

The experts specifically condemned Pakistan's airstrike on the 25th of Hoot targeting a drug rehabilitation center in Afghanistan, which resulted in hundreds killed and wounded.

They urged all parties, including Taliban officials, to comply with international human rights law and humanitarian law, protect civilians and conduct independent investigations into violations to hold perpetrators accountable. The statement stressed that all officials, including the Taliban, must prevent terrorist groups like Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan from threatening human lives, even outside their borders, and refrain from harboring or supporting terrorist activities against other countries.