statement released<\/a> by his spokesperson on Tuesday, Guterres emphasized that \u201cthe world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,\u201d amid rising tensions that he described as the highest in years.<\/p>\nThe appeal follows reports of intensified Indian military operations across contested areas in Jammu and Kashmir. Guterres reiterated that a military solution is not viable and reaffirmed the United Nations\u2019 readiness to use his good offices to facilitate dialogue and diplomatic engagement between the two South Asian rivals.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, the UN chief strongly condemned the 22 April terror attack in the Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of at least 26 civilians and left many more injured.<\/p>\n
\u201cTargeting civilians is unacceptable \u2013 and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible and lawful means,\u201d Guterres stated, underscoring the need for accountability and restraint on all sides.<\/p>\n
The Secretary-General\u2019s remarks come at a critical time as tensions between India and Pakistan threaten to spill over into broader conflict, raising alarm within the international community about the potential for regional destabilization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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