New Delhi, Mar 17: China has voiced “serious concerns” over reported civilian casualties following an airstrike in Kabul’s 9th district, calling for immediate de-escalation between the parties involved. Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stressed that dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path to resolving disputes, urging both sides to exercise restraint, pursue direct talks, and reach a ceasefire swiftly. He added that China would continue to play a constructive role in easing tensions, news agencies reported.
Rights groups and international officials echoed these concerns. Human Rights Watch said it was alarmed by reports of casualties from what it described as a strike on a rehabilitation hospital, calling for a prompt investigation and reiterating that civilian facilities must never be targeted.
United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said he was “deeply concerned and saddened” by reports of civilian casualties, urging all sides to exercise “maximum restraint” and adhere to international law, particularly the protection of civilians and infrastructure.
Former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad condemned the attack and called for international denunciation and humanitarian assistance for victims. He also criticised Pakistan’s military leadership, expressing hope that many Pakistanis would oppose what he termed an “inhumane and reckless decision.”
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