Amnesty International labels March 2026 Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan as potential war crimes

Amnesty International has formally requested an investigation into Pakistani airstrikes conducted in Kabul on March 16, 2026, which resulted in 269 civilian deaths. The call highlights a persistent dispute between the Taliban-led government and Pakistan regarding the nature of the targets, with Pakistan maintaining they were military-related while international observers and local authorities report civilian infrastructure was struck.