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Guterres Calls for Immediate Ceasefire Between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Published February 28, 2026, 09:12
Guterres Calls for Immediate Ceasefire Between Afghanistan and Pakistan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, following an Afghan attack on the border that led Pakistan to declare war. His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, expressed the UN's concern over the escalation of violence and its impact on the civilian population. Guterres called for the resolution of disputes through diplomatic channels and expressed particular concern for the humanitarian consequences in Afghanistan, where millions of people depend on humanitarian aid. Iran has offered to mediate between the two countries.