Grenade attack near school in Kabul wounds numerous children, UN special rapporteur condemns
Summary
- On 17 August 2024, a grenade exploded near a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, injuring a large number of children.
- United Nations Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, condemned the attack as "heinous" in a statement issued on 18 August 2024.
- The incident highlights the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and raises concerns for civilian safety, especially children.
- The UN called for immediate investigation and accountability, urging all parties to respect international humanitarian law.
Key Facts
- · Date of attack: 17 August 2024
- · Location: Near a school in Kabul, Afghanistan
- · Casualties: Numerous children injured (exact figures not disclosed)
- · Condemned by: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan
- · Condemnation statement released on: 18 August 2024
- · UN demand: Investigation and accountability for the perpetrators
Why it matters
The attack underscores the volatile security environment in Afghanistan, a neighbour of India, affecting regional stability, refugee flows, and India's diplomatic engagement on counter‑terrorism and humanitarian issues.
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