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Amnesty Demands Probe After Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 269 Civilians

7/23/2026

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On March 16, 2026, Pakistan airstrikes in Kabul killed 269 civilians and injured 122.
Amnesty International called for an investigation on July 22, 2026, after UNAMA said the strikes hit a drug-rehabilitation centre.
Amnesty’s review of over 60 photos, videos and satellite images found no evidence Pakistan targeted a military or terrorist site.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar denied the Taliban claim, saying no hospital or civilian facility was struck.

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On March 16, 2026, Pakistan airstrikes in Kabul killed 269 civilians and injured 122.
Amnesty International called for an investigation on July 22, 2026, after UNAMA said the strikes hit a drug-rehabilitation centre.
Amnesty’s review of over 60 photos, videos and satellite images found no evidence Pakistan targeted a military or terrorist site.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar denied the Taliban claim, saying no hospital or civilian facility was struck.