Kabul Airstrike Scandal: Amnesty Demands Pakistan Probe
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Horror unfolded in Kabul when Pakistan’s airstrikes pulverized a drug rehabilitation center, prompting Amnesty International to decry the assault as a humanitarian catastrophe. Casualties exceed 400 killed and 200 wounded, spotlighting failures in international law compliance.
Under ‘Operation Gajab Lil Haq’ on March 16, bombs rained on the Omid facility—once Camp Phoenix—housing up to 2,000 in rehab and support areas. Though Pakistan cites ammo stockpiles, Amnesty’s Isabelle Lassée counters with evidence of known civilian use since 2016.
The deputy director lambasts the lack of due diligence: ‘Armies must exhaust options to spare civilians, regardless of military targets.’ Unverified but staggering losses necessitate disclosure of operational intel and an expedited independent inquiry.
Public accountability is non-negotiable, Amnesty stresses, alongside vows from conflict actors to protect non-combatants, particularly vulnerable sites like hospitals. This strike’s fallout could catalyze stricter oversight on aerial campaigns.
As voices amplify for justice, the episode lays bare the perils of imprecise warfare, pressing for diplomatic interventions to avert future slaughters and foster enduring peace protocols in volatile zones.
