Yesterday, Pakistan launched air strikes into Afghanistan, reportedly killing civilians in Kunar province. The strikes, which targeted alleged militant hideouts, have drawn international condemnation. Afghanistan's Taliban government called the attacks a violation of sovereignty.
The British diplomatic mission in Kabul has been placed on high alert as tensions spike between the nuclear-armed neighbours. For families in the region, the bombing means more uncertainty: displacement, lost livelihoods, shattered communities. The UK Foreign Office urges restraint, but for those on the ground, the price of conflict is measured in bread prices and broken homes.
