UNAMA: 17 Killed and 346 Injured in Taliban-Pakistan Clashes in Spin Boldak

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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed concern over the rising civilian casualties in border clashes between the Taliban and the Pakistani army, welcoming the ceasefire announced between the two sides and calling for an immediate end to the violence.

In its official statement released on Thursday (October 16), UNAMA said that since October 10, armed clashes between Taliban forces and the Pakistani military have resulted in heavy civilian casualties.

According to the statement, the highest number of civilian casualties occurred in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, where at least 17 civilians were killed and 346 others injured. Women and children are among the victims.

UNAMA also reported that the initial clashes in the provinces of Paktika, Paktia, Kunar, and Helmand resulted in at least 15 injuries and one civilian death.

The UN mission urged all parties involved to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and to adhere to the principles of “distinction, proportionality, and precaution” in military operations to protect civilian lives.