Afghanistan claims Pakistan renewed attacks, killing seven
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Afghanistan claims Pakistan launched mortar and rocket attacks on its territory, killing seven and injuring 85.
- Pakistan denies the claims, calling them
Afghanistan's Directorate of Information and Broadcasting has vehemently denied Pakistani media reports and official statements from Kabul, asserting that a university was indeed targeted in the recent cross-border attacks. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations, particularly as it occurred just as peace talks, mediated by China, were commencing. The Pakistani Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, however, has dismissed Afghanistan's claims as "obvious lies," stating that Islamabad accuses Kabul of harboring armed extremists, specifically the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who are allied with the Afghan Taliban. This exchange highlights the deep-seated mistrust and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play, with both sides accusing the other of destabilizing actions. The situation remains tense, with the recent attacks threatening to derail the fragile peace process and further inflame regional instability. The international community watches closely as these two neighboring countries, both grappling with their own internal challenges, engage in a dangerous cycle of accusations and military action.
Odbacilo je kao "oฤiglednu laลพ" izveลกtaje avganistanskih medija i zvaniฤne izjave iz Kabula da je meta napada bio univerzitet.
From our perspective here in Kabul, these attacks are not just random acts of violence but a deliberate attempt by Pakistan to undermine Afghanistan's sovereignty and destabilize the newly established Taliban government. We view Pakistan's claims about harboring extremists as a pretext to justify its own aggressive actions. The targeting of a university, a symbol of knowledge and future, is particularly egregious and demonstrates a callous disregard for civilian life. While Pakistan may deny these attacks, the evidence on the ground and the testimonies of our citizens speak for themselves. The international community, often quick to condemn actions in other parts of the world, must not turn a blind eye to these blatant violations of international law and Afghan sovereignty. We urge for a thorough and impartial investigation into these attacks and for Pakistan to be held accountable for its actions. The narrative pushed by Pakistani media, which often portrays Afghanistan as a haven for terrorists, is a biased and self-serving one that ignores the complex realities of the region and the historical grievances that fuel this conflict. We believe that a lasting peace can only be achieved through mutual respect, adherence to international law, and a genuine commitment to dialogue, not through aggression and the violation of borders.
Islamabad optuลพuje Avganistan da skriva naoruลพane ekstremiste koji izvode krvave napade po Pakistanu, misleฤi tu pre svega na pakistanske talibane, poznate kao Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan ili TTP, koji su odvojeni od avganistanskih talibana, ali su u savezu sa njima.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.