Rising tensions: UN urges India and Pakistan to step back
The UN is raising concerns over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following an Indian attack on its neighbor's territory. The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson emphasizes that the world cannot afford such a conflict.
The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about the situation at the India-Pakistan border. In a conversation with Reuters, he stressed that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between these two countries. He urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint in military actions.
On Wednesday morning local time, India announced the start of a military operation against Pakistan. The targets of the attacks were terrorist infrastructure located in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. These actions prompted a sharp response from Pakistan.
The Pakistani defense ministry reported that the armed forces shot down two Indian aircraft and one drone. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, in his post on X, emphasized that Pakistan has the full right to respond to India's military actions and indicated that such a response is already underway.
Amid rising tensions, the UN is calling for calm and dialogue between India and Pakistan. The organization highlights that escalating the conflict could have serious consequences for the entire region. In light of these events, the international community is anxiously observing the situation's development.
The history of the conflict between India and Pakistan
The conflict between India and Pakistan has its roots in the partition of British India in 1947. Kashmir, the focal point of the dispute, was divided into parts administered by India and Pakistan. Since then, this region has become one of the most militarized areas in the world, witnessing three wars and numerous clashes.
Recent events, such as the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 deaths, have once again heightened tensions between these two countries. India accused Pakistan of supporting terrorist groups, a charge Islamabad firmly denies. In response, India closed its airspace to Pakistani aircraft and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, which could lead to further escalation.
