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EU deplores civilian deaths following Helmand, Kunar airstrikes
The European Union has condemns civilian deaths following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar and Helmand provinces, calling on both sides to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue.
In a statement issued on Friday, the EU spokesperson said the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) had confirmed that at least 10 civilians were killed, most of them children, while nine others were injured.
The EU urged both sides to show restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue.
The statement also called on the Islamic Emirate to take action against militant groups. The IEA has previously denied the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan.
The EU stressed that all parties must respect international law, including international humanitarian law, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and take all feasible measures to prevent civilian casualties.