Kabul: Pakistan bombed a drug de-addiction center in Kabul, Afghanistan last night. This attack caused devastation in the hospital. The Taliban government claims that 400 people died in this Pakistani attack, while 250 people were injured. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said that the death toll in the Pakistani army’s bombing of a drug de-addiction center in Kabul last night has increased to 400, while 250 people have been injured. Hamdullah Fitrat, while confirming these figures in a post on At 9:00, the 2000-bed ‘Umeed Addiction Treatment Hospital’ was attacked by air. A large part of this hospital has been destroyed, and rescue teams are present on the spot to control the fire and remove the dead bodies. Hamdullah Fitrat wrote on social media It is a 2,000-bed hospital exclusively dedicated to the treatment of drug addiction. As a result of this attack, a large part of the hospital has been destroyed. It is feared that a large number of people have been injured. Unfortunately, the death toll so far has reached 400, while around 250 others are reported injured. Rescue teams are currently present at the scene and are working to control the fire and recover the remaining bodies of the victims.
UN special envoy for human rights expressed concern over the incident
According to Tolo News report, the UN Special Envoy for Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has expressed concern over the civilian casualties in the attack on the de-addiction center. Bennett expressed condolences to the families of the victims and urged both Kabul and Islamabad to reduce tensions and follow international laws. These laws also include protection of common citizens and public facilities like hospitals.
International Human Rights Foundation condemned the attack
According to Tolo News, the International Human Rights Foundation has also condemned the attack and stressed that public facilities such as hospitals and treatment centers should never be targeted. The organization has called on the international community to conduct an independent investigation into the incident and ensure accountability of those responsible. According to the report, the International Human Rights Foundation called the attacks on hospitals and other public places a clear violation of international law, and urged the global community not to remain silent on this matter. According to Tolo News, the Pakistani army has previously been accused of targeting civilian areas in Afghanistan. These also include incidents in which women and children were affected in different provinces. Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid warned in an interview with Tolo News that the limits of diplomacy with Pakistan have now been reached and said that the attack will be avenged.
Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan expressed deep sorrow over the attack
Meanwhile, Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan also expressed deep sorrow over the news of civilians being killed in Pakistani air strikes in Kabul. He termed the targeting of homes, educational institutions and medical facilities as a ‘war crime’. He urged the United Nations and human rights organizations to investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable, and also expressed his solidarity with the Afghan people during this difficult time.
Rashid Khan wrote this on X
Cricketer Rashid Khan wrote, ‘I am deeply saddened by the latest reports of civilian deaths due to Pakistani air strikes in Kabul. Targeting civilian homes, educational institutions or medical facilities, whether intentionally or accidentally, is a war crime. This blatant disregard for human life, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, is disgusting and a matter of deep concern. It will only increase division and hatred. I call on the United Nations and other human rights agencies to thoroughly investigate this latest atrocity and hold its perpetrators accountable. I stand with our Afghan people in this difficult time. We will overcome this grief, and rise again as a nation. We have always been doing this. Inshallah!’Expressing grief over the strike, UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett said, ‘I am deeply saddened by the new reports of Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan and the resulting civilian deaths. My condolences. I appeal to all parties to reduce tension, exercise maximum restraint and follow international law. Which includes the security of civilians and civilian buildings like hospitals.’ Rashid Khan wrote, ‘I am deeply saddened by the latest reports of civilians being killed due to Pakistan’s air strikes in Kabul. Targeting civilian homes, educational institutions or medical facilities, whether intentionally or accidentally, is a war crime. Complete disregard for human lives.’ Apart from this, the International Human Rights Foundation also condemned Pakistan’s alleged air attack on a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, saying that facilities providing treatment and humanitarian aid should never be targeted. He expressed concern that many of those killed were vulnerable, unarmed civilians who were being treated there.
Statement from the International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF)
The International Human Rights Foundation strongly condemns Pakistan’s alleged bombing of a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Drug addicts were treated in this hospital. A large number of people have reportedly been killed in this attack. The organization demanded an independent international investigation, accountability for the culprits and immediate steps to protect medical and rehabilitation centers. He stressed that such attacks violate international humanitarian law and basic principles of human rights.
