Global Reactions to the Bloody Clashes Between Pakistan and the Taliban.
International reactions including from the United Nations, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, China, India, Iran, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Italy have been issued in response to the deadly conflict between the Taliban and Pakistan.
Following large-scale Pakistani airstrikes across Afghanistan and the Taliban’s deadly response that left dozens killed and wounded, the international community reacted with deep concern.
The United Nations condemned the escalation of violence. It called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the protection of civilians.
It also emphasized support for diplomatic efforts aimed at ending what it described as a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Russia and Iran urged both sides to exercise restraint and immediately halt the fighting. They warned that continued conflict could push the region toward complete instability.
China stressed the need to return to a political and dialogue-based path. It called on both parties to avoid further escalation. India condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes and called for respect for Afghanistan’s territorial integrity.
At the regional level, Turkey and Qatar engaged in active diplomatic contacts aimed at containing the conflict.
Saudi Arabia also contacted Pakistani officials, warning of serious humanitarian and security consequences and calling for an immediate halt to attacks and a return to political dialogue.
Italy advised its citizens to leave Afghanistan, describing the security situation as extremely dangerous.
The United States and the United Kingdom, in addition to urging restraint, called on their citizens to leave both Afghanistan and Pakistan as soon as possible. They warned that the security situation in border areas is highly dangerous.
Analysts caution that continued fighting could evolve into a bloody regional crisis and a major humanitarian catastrophe.
Meanwhile, the international community is attempting, through diplomatic pressure and coordinated measures, to limit the scope of the war and the number of casualties.
