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9,000+ Families Flee Afghan Border as Pakistani Rocket Attacks Intensify

Over 9,000 families have been forced to flee their homes in Afghanistan's Kunar province due to sustained rocket attacks by Pakistani forces targeting areas near the disputed Durand Line. Local officials report ongoing clashes and a registration process for the displaced, with villages now nearly empty as residents seek safety. The violence has severely disrupted daily life, preventing children from attending school and causing widespread psychological trauma among both adults and children due to constant fear of shelling. Further clashes and civilian targeting have also been reported in the neighboring Khost province, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Key Points: Pakistani Rocket Attacks Displace 9,000 Families in Afghanistan

  • 9,000+ families displaced
  • Pakistani rocket attacks near Durand Line
  • Schools closed, mosques avoided
  • Survey teams registering impacted families
  • Clashes reported in Khost province
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Over 9,000 families displaced in Afghanistan's Kunar due to Pakistani rocket attacks

Over 9,000 families displaced in Afghanistan's Kunar province due to Pakistani rocket attacks near Durand Line. Schools closed, daily life disrupted.

"mental peace of families has been destroyed due to the persistent fear of shelling - Local Resident via Atlas Press"

Kabul, April 3

Over 9,000 families have been forced to leave their homes due to the rocket attacks conducted by Pakistani forces on areas near the Durand Line in Afghanistan's Kunar province, local media reported.

Officials from Kunar's Directorate of Information and Culture said that the survey process of impacted families is being conducted, with approximately 3,500 families registered so far, Afghanistan-based news outlet Atlas Press reported.

Kunar's Information and Culture Department head Najeebullah Hanif said that clashes continue and several families have been forced to abandon their areas due to security concerns. He mentioned that survey teams continue to make efforts to identify displaced people in the impacted regions.

Residents of the border areas said that villages and streets are nearly empty and only a few people are residing there to protect their properties and belongings. They further said that children were unable to attend schools and many people avoid visiting mosques for fear of shelling.

One resident reported that ongoing situation has caused serious psychological effects on children and adults, disrupting daily life of residents. The resident further mentioned that mental peace of families has been destroyed due to the persistent fear of shelling, Atlas Press reported.

Locals have been raising concerns as tensions escalated tremendously between Islamabad and Kabul over the past few months due to the Pakistani airstrikes, which have resulted in several deaths in the war-torn Afghanistan.

On Thursday, residents of the Tani district of Afghanistan's Khost accused Pakistani soldiers of targetting civilian houses as fighting continued on the country's border with Pakistan.

According to sources, many local residents have started leaving their homes to escape the violence while casualties were also reported from the region, Afghanistan's leading news agency Khaama Press reported. Clashes were also reported in Gurbuz district of Khost.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The report about children unable to go to school and people afraid to visit mosques is devastating. It shows how conflict destroys the very fabric of daily life. My thoughts are with the displaced families. Hope aid reaches them soon.
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Rohit P
The Durand Line issue is a long-standing one. While Pakistan's actions are condemnable, we must also acknowledge that the situation in Afghanistan is complex. The Taliban government's capacity to protect its citizens is clearly being tested. A tough situation all around. 😔
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Priya S
Targeting civilian houses? This is unacceptable, full stop. These are people's homes, their life's savings. Imagine having to flee and leave everything behind because rockets are falling. Pakistan needs to be held accountable for this.
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Nikhil C
With respect, while the immediate suffering is in Afghanistan, we in India should be careful about jumping to conclusions based on reports from one side. The entire region is unstable. The focus should be on humanitarian aid and de-escalation, not just blaming one party.
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Meera T
"Mental peace of families has been destroyed" – this line hit me hard. It's not just about physical displacement. The constant fear, the uncertainty... it breaks people from inside. Hope the survey teams can help them get some support. 🙏

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