Dialogue Hub for Common Ground and Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement strongly condemn the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistan on Afghan territory, which have resulted in the killing and injury of innocent civilians, including women and children.

While Pakistani authorities claim that these attacks target Taliban positions, credible reports indicate that civilians and civilian infrastructure, including clinics and hospitals, have been directly affected. Such actions raise serious concerns under international humanitarian law.

Indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks, as well as any targeting of medical facilities and civilian populations, constitute clear violations of international law and may amount to war crimes. The protection of civilians must remain an absolute priority in any conflict.

We emphasize that the people of Afghanistan, particularly women and vulnerable communities, continue to bear the devastating consequences of ongoing violence and instability. Attacks that further endanger civilian lives only deepen the humanitarian crisis and undermine regional peace.

We urgently call on:

The United Nations (UN):

* To launch an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the reported airstrikes and their impact on civilians.
* To hold those responsible accountable under international law.
* To take concrete measures to ensure the protection of civilians in Afghanistan.

The International Community and Human Rights Organizations:

* To strongly condemn any actions that result in civilian harm.
* To increase monitoring of cross-border military operations affecting Afghan civilians.
* To support mechanisms that ensure accountability and justice for victims.

The Government of Pakistan:

* To immediately halt all airstrikes that endanger civilian lives.
* To fully comply with international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction and proportionality.
* To ensure that no civilian infrastructure, particularly healthcare facilities, is targeted under any circumstances.