Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN says
The United Nations says at least 28 civilians were killed in Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan, the BBC reports. The incident has reignited cross-border tensions between the two neighbours, with the UN calling for restraint.
According to the BBC, the United Nations has said that a number of civilians were killed in Pakistani air strikes on Afghan territory. The body put the death toll at at least 28.
The UN said it was concerned about the civilian casualties caused by the strikes and called on the parties to show restraint. The border area between the two countries has seen recurring tensions in recent times.
While Pakistani officials issued a statement on their operations, the Afghan administration condemned the strikes. Observers say the development carries risks for regional stability.
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