Amnesty International releases a report saying a deadly air strike in Kabul on March 16 hit a drug rehabilitation center rather than a military target, and that the incident should be investigated for possible war crimes. The organization says it finds “no evidence” supporting Pakistan’s claims that the site was a military objective. According to Amnesty, the findings raise concerns about the legality of the attack, given the nature of the target described as a treatment facility. The report urges relevant authorities to examine the circumstances of the strike, including what information was available at the time and whether proper precautions were taken. The outlets also note that the case centers on conflicting characterizations of the target: Pakistan maintains it struck a military site, while Amnesty’s assessment disputes that characterization. Amnesty’s call for investigation reflects its view that accountability mechanisms should evaluate whether violations of international humanitarian law occurred. The report does not conclude responsibility by any party, but it calls for thorough scrutiny of the attack under applicable war-crimes standards.
Amnesty says Pakistan air strike on Kabul drug rehab center may be war crime
Amnesty International releases a report saying a deadly air strike in Kabul on March 16 hit a drug rehabilitation center rather than a military target, and that the incident should be investigated for...
- Amnesty International reports on an air strike in Kabul on March 16 that killed people at a drug rehabilitation center.
- Amnesty says it finds no evidence supporting Pakistan’s claim that the site was a military target.
- Amnesty calls for an investigation into the strike as a possible war crime.
- The reporting reflects a dispute over whether the target was civilian or military in nature.
Amnesty International says a Pakistani airstrike on a drug treatment center in Kabul should be investigated as a possible war crime
4 hours agoThe human rights organization’s new report found “no evidence of Pakistan’s claims” that the site hit on March 16 was a military target.
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