UAE URGES INDIA & PAKISTAN TO AVOID ESCALATION, “DIPLOMACY REMAINS MOST EFFECTIVE” : Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed

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UAE URGES INDIA & PAKISTAN TO AVOID ESCALATION | “DIPLOMACY REMAINS MOST EFFECTIVE”

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed:

“The Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan must exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation that could threaten regional and international peace.

It is important to heed the voices calling for dialogue and mutual understanding to prevent military escalation, strengthen stability in South Asia, and avoid further regional tensions.

Diplomacy and dialogue remain the most effective means of peacefully resolving crises, and achieving the shared aspirations of nations for peace, stability, and prosperity.”

He affirmed the UAE “will continue its efforts to support all initiatives aimed at achieving peaceful resolutions to regional and international conflicts and mitigating their humanitarian consequences.”

Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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“WE’RE TERRIFIED”: STRIKES SHAKE MUZAFFARABAD & LOC REGIONS ON BOTH SIDES

Muzaffarabad residents say they were jolted awake by explosions. “I was fast asleep when the first blast shook my home,” said Mohammed Waheed near the Bilal Mosque, reportedly struck in the operation.

“More missiles struck, causing widespread panic and chaos… Children are crying, women are running around, trying to find safety.”

Dozens were injured and rushed to a hospital 25km away as people fled their homes in fear.

Across the Line of Control, residents in Indian-administered Kashmir also reported hearing explosions near Mendhar and Bhimber Gali after Pakistan fired artillery.

Heavy fighter jet activity was observed over Srinagar.

Source: BBC, Al Jazeera