The United Nations in Afghanistan on Thursday confirmed that it received credible reports that dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan’s Paktika province.
The UN statement said Tuesday’s airstrikes were a violation of international law and called for an investigation.
“International law obliges military forces to take necessary precautions to prevent civilian harm, including distinguishing between civilians and combatants in operations,” the UN statement added.
The UN Children’s Agency, UNICEF, said at least 20 children were killed in the attack.
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