India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Amid Heightened Tensions
After four days of intense cross-border fighting, India and Pakistan reached a US-brokered ceasefire on Saturday. Despite some isolated violations yesterday, the agreement has held, easing one of their worst escalations in five decades. The recent clashes included air battles believed to be among the largest since World War II, with India reportedly losing advanced fighter jets and Pakistan shutting down sections of its airspace. The exact death toll remains disputed. Tensions spiked last month after gunmen killed 26 people in the Indian-controlled region of Kashmir, an attack India blamed on militant groups operating from Pakistani soil. Both sides accuse each other of violating international norms, but this fresh ceasefire seeks to lower the immediate risk of all-out conflict.
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Key Entities
- • Indian Government: The democratic republic that governs India, historically in dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir.
- • Pakistani Government: The federal parliamentary republic of Pakistan, also asserting claims over parts of Kashmir.
- • Kashmir: A long-contested region claimed by both India and Pakistan since their independence in 1947.
- • United States (Mediator): A global power that frequently brokers peace or de-escalation deals in South Asia.
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