Taliban defense ministry warns Pakistan of ‘serious consequences’
In a statement issued late Thursday, the ministry said several civilians — including women and children — were killed in.
In a statement issued late Thursday, the ministry said several civilians — including women and children — were killed in.
Karzai said the attacks contravene international norms and principles of good neighborly relations.
The ministry confirmed that Pakistani forces launched overnight airstrikes on parts of Khost and Nangarhar provinces.
Among the wounded was at least one woman, according to sources familiar with the incident.
On the same night, another airstrike was reported in the Spera district in the neighboring Khost province.
Details about possible casualties or those responsible for the strike were not immediately available.
The incident occurred Tuesday in the Deh Naw area of Mohammad Agha district, sources said.
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar also weighed in, saying that Islam forbids humiliating or mutilating a rebel once he has surrendered or fled.
The man, identified as Zinatullah from Mama Shaheed village, shot himself with his personal rifle.
Witnesses told Amu that the man was hanged from an old tank at the busy Kandahar Gate area of Herat.