Geneva, March 17 -- UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has expressed deep concern over the reports of Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, which have resulted in over 400 casualties. He called the parties to de-escalate and exercise restraint.

The UN Special Rapporteur underlined the need to protect civilians and civilian infra such as hospitals. In a post on X he said, "Dismayed by fresh reports of #Pakistan airstrikes in #Afghanistan and resulting civilian casualties. My condolences. I urge parties to de-escalate, exercise maximum restraint & respect international law, including the protection of civilians and civilian objects such as hospitals".

More than 400 people have died and hundred...