International Human Rights Foundation

Statement by the International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) The International Human Rights Foundation strongly condemns the reported bombardment by Pakistan of a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan treating drug addicts, an attack that has reportedly killed a large number of vulnerable patients seeking medical care and recovery. Facilities dedicated to treatment, rehabilitation, and humanitarian care must never become targets in any conflict or security operation. Patients in such institutions are among the most vulnerable members of society — individuals who came seeking help, dignity, and a chance to rebuild their lives. We are deeply disturbed by reports that many of the victims were unarmed civilians undergoing treatment. The International Human Rights Foundation calls for: • An independent international investigation into this incident • Accountability for those responsible • Immediate measures to ensure the protection of medical and rehabilitation facilities Attacks on medical institutions violate the most basic principles of international humanitarian law and human rights norms. The world must not remain silent when places of healing are turned into sites of tragedy. International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) Source: @soldierspeaks

🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by the International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) Subject: Urgent Investigation Required into Deadly Shelling of Civilians in Khost Province KABUL/ISLAMABAD/GENEVA, 13 March 2026 — The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) condemns in the strongest possible terms an apparent artillery attack on civilian residences in Khost Province, Afghanistan, which occurred in the early hours of 12 March 2026. According to verified local sources, artillery shelling attributed to Pakistani military forces struck the Sadiq Gharab locality in the Alisher District at approximately 04:45 AM, killing three children and wounding at least six other civilians. The use of heavy ordnance against what reports indicate was a populated residential area raises grave concerns regarding adherence to international humanitarian law (IHL). The principle of distinction, a cornerstone of IHL, requires all parties to a conflict to strictly distinguish between civilian objects and military objectives. An attack that fails to discriminate between civilians and combatants, or that strikes a known civilian concentration, may constitute a war crime. This tragic incident is not isolated. IHRF has documented a disturbing pattern of cross-border shelling affecting Afghan border communities. Civilians in provinces including Paktia, Paktika, Khost, Nangarhar, and Kunar have endured repeated bombardments resulting in deaths, injuries, the destruction of homes, and the forced displacement of families fleeing the violence. “The killing of three children in their homes is an unconscionable tragedy and a stark reminder of the price civilians pay when the rules of war are ignored,” said Jaume d'Urgell, Director of the IHRF. “Indiscriminate shelling of populated areas is strictly prohibited. There must be a prompt, impartial, and transparent investigation into this attack, and those responsible must be held to account.” The IHRF calls upon all relevant parties, including the Governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan, to: 1. Immediately investigate the 12 March incident in Khost Province and all other instances of cross-border civilian harm. 2. Ensure accountability for any individuals or units found to have violated international humanitarian law. 3. Take immediate measures to protect civilian populations living in border regions, including halting the use of artillery and explosive weapons in populated areas. 4. Grant access to independent human rights organizations and fact-finding missions to document the impact on civilians and monitor the situation. The IHRF stands in solidarity with the families of the victims and all Afghan civilians who continue to endure the devastation of armed conflict. We urge the international community to prioritize the protection of civilians and to demand compliance with the laws of war.

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Iran: Up to 3.2 million people have been temporarily displaced due to the military escalation. The UN Refugee Agency is adapting its existing operations, and emphasizing the need to protect civilians, maintain humanitarian access & ensure borders remain open. — via @Refugees

#Pakistan: CPJ is alarmed by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar’s vague threat of legal action against journalists and commentators who cross “red lines” when discussing foreign policy. Independent analysis and reporting of international affairs is critical to the public’s understanding of how global events impact domestic developments. Pakistani authorities must make clear they will not use broadly framed legal threats or political pressure to silence critical reporting on foreign policy. tribune.com.pk/story/2596814/… #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime @AzamNazeerTarar @CMShehbaz

Who do you support in the current conflict?

Spain is the only Human, True Christian among a crowd of thugs, criminals, pedophiles & greedy real estate developers!

España se ha ganado el respeto de todo el mundo. Ese no a la guerra es un SÍ A LA PAZ, y a nuestras empresas, trabajadores y autónomos. A nuestro campo. Feijóo y Abascal apoyan la guerra de Trump en Irán. Son unos hipócritas. Es muy fácil ser belicoso a costa del bolsillo de los demás.

UN experts concerned by #Israel altering Jerusalem’s demographic composition, religious character & legal status. These acts constitute the ethnic cleansing of #Palestine, by whatever means, whatever the cost and whatever crimes it takes. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

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All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region – and pose a grave a risk to the global economy, particularly to the most vulnerable people. The situation could spiral beyond anyone’s control. It is time to stop the fighting and get to serious diplomatic negotiations. The stakes could not be higher.

Reports that speak about a role of the Kurdistan Region and the allegations claiming that we are part of a plan to arm and send Kurdish opposition parties into Iranian territory are completely unfounded. We categorically deny them and affirm that they are being published deliberately and maliciously. At the same time, the Kurdistan Regional Government and the political parties within it are not part of any campaign to expand the war and tensions in the region. On the contrary, we call for peace and stability in the region. We strongly condemn the cowardly attacks targeting the Kurdistan Region, and we call on the federal government and the international community to intervene to stop these assaults and protect our land, our people, and our region. Peshawa hawramani Spokesperson of the Kurdistan Region Government gov.krd/dmi-en/activit…

General Asim Munir has reportedly assured President Trump of access to Bagram Airbase. Following the failure to deploy troops to Gaza in support of Israel, securing Bagram has become critical to Munir's political survival. Analysts suggest this has led to a willingness to undertake extreme measures — including dragging Pakistan into another conflict and disregarding civilian casualties — in order to deliver on that commitment.

Situation Update #𝟏: Afghanistan–Pakistan military escalation 🔹10 provinces affected 🔹185 civilian casualties 🔹115,000 people newly displaced 🔹Civilian infrastructure damaged Rapid needs assessments & emergency response is ongoing. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4cqwqzH

#Afghanistan/#Pakistan: We implore the Pakistan military and Afghan de facto security forces to immediately end their fighting. The cycle of retaliation and violence only deepens the suffering of the wider population. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group has called on Shehbaz Sharif to attend in London on 7 March amid concerns over the rule of law, media freedoms, and the continued imprisonment of Imran Khan in Pakistan. #UrgentMedicalAidForKhan dropsitenews.com/p/commonwealth…

Definitely! PM Pedro Sanchez, For Nobel Peace Prize!

Update on civilian casualties in #Afghanistan.

TNR Watch: Pakistan’s Intensifying Campaign of Transnational Repression In recent months, the Pakistani government has increased its legal harassment of exiled journalists and dissidents. Additionally, there are signs that UK authorities are treating recent acts of physical intimidation directed against outspoken Pakistani exiles as possible transnational repression. freedomhouse.org/article/tnr-wa…

Vamos avanzando. Ahora toca sacar a los 8000 soldados de Trump de nuestro territorio y dejar de comprar armas a EEUU. La OTAN no es buena para España ni para Europa. El gobierno de EEUU es un peligro para la humanidad. “No a la guerra” en boca del gobierno debe implicar actos