New York [US], Could 21 (ANI): Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, Everlasting Consultant of India to the UN, famous that Pakistan has an extended file of involvement in genocidal acts in opposition to civilians, as 750 civilian deaths and accidents had been documented in Afghanistan on account of cross-border armed violence perpetrated by Pakistan.
Parvathaneni, whereas talking on the Annual UNSC Open Debate on ‘Safety of civilians in armed battle’, mentioned that the UNAMA documentation attributed 94 of 95 incidents of civilian causalities to Pakistani Safety forces.
‘It’s ironic that Pakistan, with its long-tainted file of genocidal acts, has chosen to discuss with points which might be strictly inside to India. The United Nations Help Mission in Afghanistan has reported that within the first three months of 2026, 750 civilian deaths and accidents had been documented in Afghanistan on account of cross border armed violence perpetrated by Pakistani navy forces, most of which occurred as a consequence of air strikes,’ he mentioned.
Parvathaneni mentioned that Pakistan carried out a barbaric airstrike on the Omid Dependancy Remedy Hospital in Kabul, killing 269 civilians.
‘The UNAMA documentation attributed 94 of 95 incidents of civilian causalities to Pakistani Safety forces. The world has not forgotten that it was in the course of the holy month of Ramadan in March this yr, at a time of peace, reflection, and mercy, that Pakistan carried out a barbaric airstrike on the Omid Dependancy Remedy Hospital in Kabul. Once more, in line with UNAMA, this cowardly and unconscionable act of violence claimed the lives of 269 civilians and injured an extra 122 in a facility which may in no way be justified as a navy goal,’ he mentioned.
The Indian envoy additional accused Pakistan of ignoring worldwide calls to guard civilians and uphold humanitarian obligations.
‘It’s hypocritical to espouse excessive ideas of worldwide regulation whereas focusing on harmless civilians at nighttime. The air strikes by Pakistan occurred on the conclusion of tarawih night prayers, when quite a few sufferers had been leaving the masjid, as per UNAMA,’ he mentioned.
‘It bears emphasis that the UN Secretary Normal known as on member states to uphold their worldwide obligations in relation to safety of civilians, together with the precept of non-refoulement within the context of Afghanistan. Clearly, Pakistan has chosen to disregard this name utterly,’ he added.
India additionally raised the problem of cross-border terrorism and mentioned states supporting terrorism should be held accountable.
‘As per UNAMA, over 94,000 individuals had been assessed as displaced as a consequence of cross border armed violence perpetrated in opposition to Afghan civilians. However, such heinous acts of aggression by Pakistan mustn’t come as a shock from a rustic that bombs its personal individuals and conducts systematic genocide,’ he mentioned.
Parvathaneni additionally referred to Pakistan’s actions in the course of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation Battle.
‘Throughout Operation Searchlight in 1971, Pakistan sanctioned the systematic marketing campaign of genocidal mass rape of 400,000 ladies residents by its personal military. Such inhuman conduct displays Pakistan’s repeated makes an attempt over many years to externalize inside failures via more and more determined acts of violence each inside and past its borders. With no religion, no regulation, and no morality the world can see via Pakistan’s propaganda,’ he mentioned.
India additionally voiced concern over assaults on civilians, hospitals, faculties and humanitarian staff in battle zones internationally.
‘In conclusion, India reiterates that the safety of civilians should stay on the middle of the Safety Council’s efforts to take care of worldwide peace and safety. The worldwide neighborhood should collectively work to revive and guarantee respect for worldwide humanitarian regulation, strengthen accountability, guarantee humanitarian entry, defend medical care, responsibly govern rising applied sciences and thereby alleviate the struggling of civilians affected by armed battle,’ he mentioned.
The Indian envoy, throughout his concluding remarks, additionally added that the safety of civilians should stay central to the UNSC’s efforts to take care of worldwide peace and safety. (ANI)
