Overview
- Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi accused Pakistan of exporting terrorism, sheltering UN‑listed militants and “bombing their own people” during the UNHRC’s 60th session in Geneva.
- India reiterated that Pakistan should vacate Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, calling the territory illegally occupied.
- Tyagi urged the Council to stay universal and non‑selective, warning that country‑specific mandates risk bias and distract from broader human rights challenges.
- Accounts of the Matre Dara incident remain contested, with local witnesses and some reports alleging Pakistan Air Force strikes that killed 24 to 30 people, while local authorities say an explosives cache at a militant compound detonated.
- Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission expressed shock and called for accountability as residents and PTI figures reported protests over the civilian deaths.