Pakistan Strikes Kill Hundreds in Kabul

0:00On this March 17th in Sydney, here's what is making headlines. Strikes by Pakistan have killed more than 200 people in Kabul this week, according to Afghanistan's health ministry. Officials there say one blast had a drug rehabilitation center, causing heavy civilian losses. Rescue teams pulled bodies from the rubble and rushed the wounded to hospitals. Pakistan denies aiming at the rehab facility. They insist their attacks were precise hits on military sites and terrorist bases. The military carried out several strikes recently, including in the eastern province of Nangarhar, to target threats against their own people. Afghan leaders are furious, calling the strikes a violation of their borders and an inhumane act. Taliban spokesman Zabi Hula-Muhahid labeled it a crime on social media. Eyewitnesses at the center describe jet-strapping bombs amid nearby fighting, with all victims being civilians. This fits into a larger border conflict that heated up last October. And flared again last month.

1:00The United Nations reports at least 75 civilian deaths in Afghanistan since late February. Pakistan sees it as open war against extremists, sheltered by the Taliban. China's envoys are pushing for a ceasefire after a week of talks, but experts doubt it will stick. Fighting shows no signs of stopping, with risks of more retaliation and hunger for displaced families. The world food program is rushing aid to over 20,000 people affected. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com. Made in AI.