Summary
Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused Pakistan of air attacks on civilian homes in Kabul and Kandahar. The fighting between the two countries has intensified, leading to civilian deaths and displacement. The United Nations reported many people killed or forced to leave their homes due to the conflict.
Key Facts
- Afghanistan's Taliban government says Pakistan's airstrikes targeted civilian homes in Kabul and Kandahar.
- Women and children are reportedly among the casualties from these attacks.
- The Taliban claims four civilians from the same family died from Pakistani artillery fire.
- Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been ongoing since February 26.
- The United Nations reports 56 Afghan civilians killed, including 24 children, between February 26 and March 5.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of sheltering fighters responsible for attacks inside Pakistan.
- About 115,000 people have reportedly been displaced due to the conflict.
- There was no immediate response from Pakistan's government or military regarding the accusations.
