Rashid Khan condemns shocking late-night attack on civilians as immoral and barbaric demanding global attention
Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Afghanistan have led to a tragic loss of civilian lives, sparking international outrage. The attacks occurred on Friday in the Urgun district of Paktika Province and Spin Boldak district of Kandahar Province, tragically claiming nearly 40 lives, including women, children, and cricketers.
Condemnation from Rashid Khan
Afghanistan’s T20I captain, Rashid Khan, has condemned the late-night attacks on civilians. He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives due to these Pakistani aerial strikes. Rashid described the assaults as immoral and barbaric, urging global attention to these violations of human rights. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has reacted by pulling out of a Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan scheduled for late November.
Impact on Afghan Cricket
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has canceled an upcoming tournament featuring Pakistan, emphasizing the significant loss to Afghanistan’s sports community. Rashid Khan fully supports this decision during this challenging time for the nation, stressing that national dignity takes precedence.
Escalation in Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
The airstrikes have intensified tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Witnesses assert that the Pakistani military targeted residential areas, actions purportedly contravening international humanitarian law. Karimullah Zubair Agha, Head of Public Health in Spin Boldak, confirmed the substantial civilian impact, reporting 170 injuries and 40 fatalities.
Voices from the Ground
- Haji Bahram, a survivor, criticized the attacks as an injustice, urging resolution through dialogue.
- Another survivor, Abdul Zahir, emphasized the deliberate nature of the bombings targeting Muslim women and children.
This incident demands urgent global attention, with calls from international and local communities for accountability and adherence to humanitarian standards.
