Herat residents and clerics demand strong retaliation against Pakistani air strikes
Citizens and religious leaders in Herat convened a protest demanding a forceful response to Pakistani military attacks that have killed civilians on Afghan soil.
In Herat, a protest organized by community members and religious scholars denounced Pakistani military air strikes that have caused civilian deaths on Afghan territory. Participants labeled the attacks as violations of Islamic principles and crimes against humanity, urging the Islamic Emirate to respond with a firm and punitive measure. Representatives also appealed to the United Nations and the broader international community to intervene and stop the assaults.
The demonstrators cited recent bombings in Helmand and Kunduz provinces that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Over the past months, Pakistan has carried out numerous cross-border operations across nine Afghan provinces. The gathering reflects growing local anger and a call for stronger defensive action against what they view as unlawful aggression.
Why it matters
The protest underscores rising Afghan opposition to cross-border strikes, risking further regional instability.
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