India raised Pakistan’s record of alleged
genocidal acts during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the
Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
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On 21 May 2026, India
raised Pakistan’s record of alleged genocidal acts during the United Nations
Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed
Conflict.
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India’s statement was
delivered by Harish Parvathaneni, India’s Permanent Representative to the
United Nations.
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The statement came after
Pakistan raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the same debate.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
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The UNSC is one of the
six principal organs of the United Nations.
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It consists of 15 member
countries.
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The Council has the
primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.
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The UNSC regularly
conducts open debates on issues such as civilian protection, armed conflict,
and global security.
Operation Searchlight and the 1971 War
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Operation Searchlight was
a military operation launched by the Pakistan Army in East Pakistan in March
1971.
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Following the 1971 war,
East Pakistan became the independent nation of Bangladesh.
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The conflict remains an
important reference point in South Asian history and international relations.
UNAMA and Civilian Harm in Afghanistan
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The United Nations
Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) was established in 2002 as a UN
political mission.
¨ UNAMA reported 750 civilian deaths and injuries in Afghanistan during the first three months of 2026 due to cross-border armed violence.
¨ It attributed 94 out of 95 such incidents to Pakistani security forces.
