Amnesty International Calls Out Pakistan Army for Airstrike on Kabul Rehabilitation Center

In a recent report, Amnesty International has condemned the airstrike by the Pakistan Army on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Center in Kabul as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and a potential war crime. The organization has rejected Islamabad’s claims of the center being a military target and has called for an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible for this atrocity.

International Organizations Respond Strongly to Islamabad’s Airstrike

Amnesty International, in a comprehensive report, has urgently called for a thorough investigation into the Pakistan Army’s attack on the Omid Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Kabul. The organization emphasized that targeting such healthcare facilities should be examined as a potential war crime, and the Pakistani government must provide a transparent account of the military decision-making process behind this operation. Additionally, Human Rights Watch has also demanded an investigation into the alleged war crimes committed during this airstrike.

Fatalities and Casualties from the Omid Center Tragedy

According to the findings of this report, at least 269 civilians and patients undergoing treatment were killed during the brutal airstrike that took place late last year, with over 120 others severely injured. Field investigations reveal that there is no evidence or indication supporting the Pakistan Army’s assertion of the presence of ammunition or weaponry storage at this healthcare center.

Clear Violations of International Law and Protection of Healthcare Facilities

Isabelle Lussier, the head of Amnesty International’s South Asia division, expressed outrage over this incident, stating that the attack on the Omid Center constitutes a gross violation of international humanitarian law. She noted that given the center’s status as a recognized healthcare facility for over a decade, its bombing reflects a significant failure in Pakistan’s military planning and intelligence processes.

Evidence Disproving Islamabad’s Claims through Satellite and Field Findings

Amnesty’s specialized teams meticulously analyzed dozens of photos, videos, satellite images, and interviews with staff and witnesses to compile this impactful report. The findings demonstrate that no secondary explosions indicative of a weapons cache occurred. The healthcare center, which had the capacity to accommodate nearly 2,000 patients, clearly marked its civilian status, making it unlikely that intelligence and military agencies could have been unaware of its civilian nature. Furthermore, UN reports highlight the rising civilian toll amid ongoing airstrikes by Pakistan in the region.