UNAMA in the headlines as cross-border violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan flares; UN mission monitors civilian impact and rights in Kabul and across Afghanistan.
Fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces has intensified, with cross-border strikes and civilian casualties reported on both sides. Pakistan declared an 'open war' after Afghan retaliatory attacks, and diplomatic efforts have failed to halt the conflict. The situation remains volatile as both sides accuse each other of targeting civilians and harboring militants.
Fighting along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has entered its fifth day, with both sides claiming heavy losses. Afghan forces launched multiple ground attacks, while Pakistan reports repelling these assaults and inflicting significant casualties. International efforts for ceasefire negotiations are ongoing amid rising humanitarian concerns.
As of March 13, 2026, intense fighting continues along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border following Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory starting February 26. Both sides report heavy casualties and territorial gains amid ongoing military operations. The conflict has displaced over 115,000 people, with civilian deaths reported on both sides. International calls for restraint remain unheeded, and no ceasefire negotiations are underway.
A US-led air strike on a Kabul rehabilitation center has killed over 400 people and wounded hundreds, according to Afghan authorities. Pakistan denies targeting the site, claiming it hit military targets. The incident has escalated regional tensions and prompted calls for investigation.
As of late March 2026, Pakistan and Afghanistan have resumed military operations following a temporary ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr, brokered by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar. The conflict escalated after a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation center killed over 400 people, which Pakistan denies, claiming it targeted militant sites. Cross-border shelling continues, with civilian casualties and displacement mounting.