Omid drug rehabilitation center
Coverage of Omid drug rehabilitation center in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan rejects Amnesty call for war crimes probe into Kabul airstrike
Pakistan rejected Amnesty International's call for an investigation into its March airstrike on Kabul's Omid drug rehabilitation center, claiming the operation was lawful self-defense. Amnesty found no evidence the site was used for military purposes, while Pakistan disputes Afghanistan's claim of 400 civilian deaths, asserting the strike targeted a legitimate military site.
- Amnesty International says Pakistan strike on Kabul drug treatment center may be a war crime
Amnesty International accuses Pakistan of a potential war crime following a March airstrike on Kabul's Omid drug treatment center, which killed hundreds of civilians. The organization found no evidence the facility was being used for military purposes, contradicting Pakistan's claims. The UN verified at least 269 civilian deaths, with Pakistan disputing the casualty figures and asserting it targeted a military site.