UN experts slam India’s May strikes as breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty
“A UN experts’ report says India’s May 7 strikes in Pakistan breached the UN Charter and hit civilian areas.”
Key points
- A UN experts’ report says India’s May 7 strikes in Pakistan breached the UN Charter and hit civilian areas.
- The findings also fault India’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty and echo Pakistan’s concerns.
UN human rights experts criticised India’s May 7 cross-border strikes inside Pakistan as violating the UN Charter and international law, according to a report cited by Pakistani officials. The experts said civilian areas and religious sites were hit, resulting in deaths and injuries, and noted that New Delhi failed to provide credible evidence linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack.
They also voiced concern over India’s move to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, arguing that any disruption to transboundary flows threatens fundamental rights for millions in Pakistan. The report urged adherence to treaty obligations and cautioned against using water as a political or economic lever.
President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the experts’ findings, saying they endorsed Pakistan’s position on sovereignty, civilian harm and treaty compliance, while calling for accountability and respect for international law.
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