Afghanistan Files Complaint Against Pakistan At UN Security Council Over Airstrikes
Afghanistan’s acting representative to the United Nations said a formal complaint has been lodged against Pakistan following its airstrikes on Afghan territory.
Naseer Ahmad Faiq said the complaint was submitted to the United Nations Security Council. In a post on X on Monday, 23 February, he said Afghanistan’s permanent mission had formally raised what he described as a serious violation.
Faiq said Afghanistan had called for an immediate investigation into the incident, an end to further violations, accountability for those responsible, respect for states’ territorial integrity, adherence to the UN Charter and full implementation of international law.
Pakistan carried out airstrikes late on Saturday in areas of Nangarhar Province and Paktika Province.
The Taliban said 18 people were killed in the attacks, including women and children. The group’s Defence Ministry said Pakistani forces targeted civilian homes and religious schools.
Pakistan said the strikes were retaliatory and targeted militant sanctuaries, claiming at least 70 militants were killed.
