At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan, UN agency says
Summary
At least 42 civilians have been killed and over 100 wounded in the ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with UN agencies calling for an immediate halt to the fighting due to worsening humanitarian conditions.
Key Points
- At least 42 civilians were killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan due to fighting with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2.
- The conflict is the worst between Afghanistan and Pakistan in years, sparked by cross-border retaliatory strikes.
- Pakistani forces targeted Taliban military sites including a destroyed base in Nangarhar province.
- UNAMA called for a halt to fighting, highlighting displacement of 16,400 households and disruption of humanitarian aid amid ongoing violence.
