Afghan Students Describe Harrowing Experience During University Strike

Afghan University Attacked by Missile, Seven Killed

A missile strike hit a university in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people. The incident occurred during a period of student unrest, with students having gone on strike earlier that day.

According to eyewitnesses, the attack took place while students were still on campus. The exact circumstances surrounding the strike are not yet clear.

Pakistani officials have denied any involvement in the attack, but have previously accused Taliban leaders of harboring anti-Pakistan fighters. The Pakistani government has also made public statements suggesting that the Taliban is responsible for supporting militant groups opposed to Pakistan’s interests.

The Kunar Province attack marks the latest incident in a series of violent clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing reports of violence and instability in the region.

Details about the strike are still emerging, but officials have confirmed that at least seven people were killed in the attack. The university has been closed as an investigation into the incident is underway.

Source: Al Jazeera