Singapore 'gravely concerned' about India-Pakistan 'military confrontation'; calls for de-escalation

Singapore 'gravely concerned' about India-Pakistan 'military confrontation'; calls for de-escalation

SINGAPORE: Singapore on Friday (May 9) said it was "gravely concerned" about the ongoing "military confrontation" between India and Pakistan, urging both parties to calm tension

After the mutual attacks of the last few days, India and Pakistan continue with raids, bombings and emergency measures along the border. The two countries accuse each other of infiltration into their territory and of having started violence. Delhi also intensifys non-military measures against Islamabad, including pressure on the International Monetary Fund and Internet blocks, taking advantage of the general chaos to suppress even the internal o…

The New York Times warned that the armed confrontation between India and Pakistan began to take a dangerous turn, following attacks on military positions in the two countries in the midst of shelling and violent raids on both sides of the border. Both nations exchanged accusations and held each other responsible for military escalation, while there were some signs of hope that some countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia and Iran, w…

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Since a terrorist attack in April in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir, India and Pakistan have been on a confrontation course.

The military confrontation between India and Pakistan is intensifying, despite international appeals for relaxation: on May 9, New Delhi accused Islamabad of having conducted a series of attacks in the night on Indian territory. Read more