The United Nations has raised serious concerns over India’s recent military actions on Pakistani territory, declaring them a violation of the UN Charter.
UN experts urge India to respond and stress the importance of respecting international law.
UN special rapporteurs issued a report analyzing the Indo-Pak conflict, focusing on India’s May 7 Operation Sindoor. The report strongly objects to India’s unilateral use of force on Pakistani soil, calling it inconsistent with the UN Charter.
According to the experts, Pakistan denied involvement in the Pahalgam attack and demanded an impartial investigation. Despite this, India launched strikes without formally informing the UN Security Council.
The report highlights that India’s actions damaged civilian infrastructure, including mosques, and resulted in multiple civilian casualties and injuries.
Experts emphasized that the use of force against civilians can violate the fundamental right to life under international law.
UN experts noted that India did not provide evidence linking Pakistan at the state level to the Pahalgam attack.
The report underlines that terrorism cannot justify unilateral military action, stressing that illegal use of force increases the risk of escalation.
Pakistan’s right to self-defense
Citing Article 51 of the UN Charter, Pakistan maintains the right to self-defense if Indian actions are deemed an armed attack.
The report underscores that India’s strikes constitute a serious breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty and the principle of non-interference.
The UN experts also reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty. They warned that any interruption or threat to water flow affects the basic rights of millions and cannot be used as political or economic leverage. No party has the right to unilaterally suspend the treaty.
