India Condemns Afghanistan Airstrikes at UN Security Council

India's UN envoy calls out civilian deaths and violations of international law during Ramadan attacks.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, strongly condemned recent airstrikes in Afghanistan during a United Nations Security Council meeting on March 10, 2026. Parvathaneni stated that the airstrikes, which have killed 185 civilians - 55% of whom are women and children - and displaced over 100,000 people, are 'flagrant violations of international law, the UN Charter, and the principle of state sovereignty'.

Why it matters

India's forceful condemnation at the UNSC underscores the importance New Delhi places on regional stability and adherence to international law, particularly when it comes to the protection of civilians in conflict zones. As a major regional power, India's stance on the Afghanistan situation carries significant weight.

The details

Ambassador Parvathaneni characterized the airstrikes as 'hypocritical', arguing that it is contradictory to uphold principles of international law while simultaneously conducting attacks during the holy month of Ramadan. He also raised concerns about 'trade and transit terrorism' impacting the landlocked nation of Afghanistan.

  • The airstrikes occurred in early March 2026, with the death toll reaching 185 civilians as of March 6.
  • India's UN envoy delivered the condemnation at a UNSC meeting on March 10, 2026.

The players

Harish Parvathaneni

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

UNAMA

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which reported the civilian casualty and displacement figures.

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What they’re saying

“We strongly condemn the airstrikes as flagrant violations of international law, the UN Charter, and the principle of state sovereignty.”

— Harish Parvathaneni, India's Permanent Representative to the UN

What’s next

The UN Security Council is expected to further discuss the situation in Afghanistan and potential measures to address the civilian casualties and violations of international law.

The takeaway

India's forceful condemnation of the Afghanistan airstrikes at the UN Security Council highlights New Delhi's commitment to regional stability and adherence to international law, particularly when it comes to protecting civilians caught in conflict zones. This stance underscores India's influential role in shaping the international response to the evolving situation in Afghanistan.