Afghan diaspora protests in London and Oslo over Pakistan strikes

Hundreds of Afghans living abroad staged protests in the cities of London and Oslo over the weekend, condemning what they described as continued military attacks by Pakistan that have led to rising civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan.

In London, demonstrators marched through central streets, chanting slogans against the strikes and urging global powers to take urgent action.

Protesters highlighted the deteriorating security situation along the disputed Durand Line, warning that repeated shelling risks further destabilizing already fragile  communities. Many called for independent investigations and greater international pressure to prevent escalation.

At the same time, members of the Afghan community in Oslo gathered outside the Norwegian Parliament, where they denounced the attacks and called for accountability.

Protest organizers said a formal resolution was submitted to Norwegian authorities, as well as to the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, urging immediate steps to halt the violence and ensure the protection of civilians.

The demonstrations come amid renewed tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, where clashes and artillery exchanges have periodically flared along the Durand Line.

Disputes over the legitimacy of the frontier, militant activity, and cross Durand Line security operations have long strained relations between the two neighbors.

According to Afghan officials, the latest incident occurred in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar Province, where Pakistani forces allegedly fired mortars and heavy weapons into residential areas on Sunday evening.

Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, said Pakistan targeted rural communities on the outskirts of the city at around 5 pm local time. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 16 civilians—mostly women and children—were injured, while one person was killed.

Fitrat condemned the incident as a continuation of attacks against Afghan civilians, while local residents described panic and damage to homes caused by the shelling.

There has been no immediate detailed response from Pakistani authorities regarding the latest allegations. However, Islamabad has previously maintained that its military actions along the Durand Line are aimed at countering militant threats and securing its frontier regions.

The protests in Europe reflect growing concern within the Afghan diaspora over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing tensions, with calls mounting for diplomatic engagement to prevent further civilian harm and escalation along the Durand Line.