Malala calls for de-escalation of India-Pakistan tensions and protection of people

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has appealed to India and Pakistan to ease rising tensions between the two countries. In a post on X, Yousafzai said, "Hatred and violence are our common enemies, not each other."

"I strongly urge leaders in India and Pakistan to take steps to de-escalate tensions, protect civilians- especially children- and unite against the forces of division," she said.

She further called on the global community to step in and encourage diplomatic efforts. "The international community must act now to promote dialogue and diplomacy. Peace is the only way forward for our collective security and prosperity," she added.