Afghanistan says Pakistani strikes kill seven and wound 85 in first attack since peace talks
Summary
Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan hit a university and homes in north-eastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and injuring at least 85. Pakistan denied attacking the university, and this was the first attack since peace talks mediated by China earlier in April.Key Facts
- The strikes occurred in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province in north-eastern Afghanistan.
- Seven people died and at least 85 were wounded, including women, children, students, and professors.
- Afghan officials said the Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University was hit, injuring about 30 students and staff.
- Pakistan denied attacking the university and called the claims false.
- The attack came after recent peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan mediated by China.
- Both countries have been in conflict since February, including cross-border attacks and airstrikes.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants who attack Pakistan, which Afghanistan denies.
- The conflict has displaced around 94,000 people according to the UN.
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