Afghanistan accused Pakistan of launching cross-border attacks that killed seven people and wounded at least 85 in Kunar province on Monday, according to The Guardian. The strikes targeted Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University and nearby civilian homes. However, Pakistan's information ministry denied the accusations, calling them 'a blatant lie' and asserting that no strike was carried out on the university.
Key Takeaways
Afghanistan accused Pakistan of launching cross-border attacks that killed seven people and wounded at least 85, including students at a university in Kunar province. Pakistan denied the accusations, calling them 'a blatant lie.' The incident threatens fragile peace talks mediated by China. - Afghan officials reported mortar and missile strikes on Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University and nearby homes. - Pakistan's information ministry denied targeting the university, stating its strikes are precise and intelligence-based. - The attacks mark a significant escalation following recent ceasefire agreements between the two nations.
According to multiple sources including The Guardian, the attacks marked a significant escalation following recent peace talks mediated by China in Urumqi earlier this month. The two nations had agreed not to escalate their conflict, but Monday's strikes highlighted the tenuous nature of these efforts.
The Guardian reported that Afghan deputy government spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat confirmed the attack on Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province. Najibullah Hanafi, director of Kunar Information and Culture, stated that seven people were killed and 85 wounded, including women, children, and students.
The attacks come amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have been embroiled in months of deadly fighting since late February. The conflict has displaced over 94,000 people overall according to the UN office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs in Afghanistan reported by The Guardian. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants that carry out attacks inside Pakistan, a charge Kabul denies.
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