Former Afghan president also voices concern over violence against women in Herat
Former Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has condemned the recent Pakistani airstrikes that, according to Taliban officials, killed 13 civilians and injured 14 others in eastern Afghanistan.
In a new statement, Ghani said Afghanistan is facing a serious legitimacy crisis and stressed that resolving the situation requires collective national wisdom, unity, and joint efforts from all Afghans.
He expressed sympathy with the victims of the strikes in Kunar, Khost, and Paktika provinces and said lasting peace remains a fundamental need for the Afghan people.
The former president also raised concern over recent violence against women in Herat, saying such incidents reflect the depth of the country’s ongoing crisis.
Mohammad Ashraf Ghani questioned whether imposing the will of a single group could bring sustainable peace and stability to Afghanistan.
The remarks came after Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that Pakistani aircraft carried out airstrikes in Kunar, Khost, and Paktika provinces.