Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has called on Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate to de-escalate tensions and exercise maximum restraint.
Bennett wrote today (Tuesday, March 17) on his X account that he is dismayed by Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan and the resulting civilian casualties.
The UN Human Rights Council rapporteur urged Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate to respect international law, including the protection of civilians and civilian facilities such as hospitals.
