New York, The ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region remains largely effective, with only two reported violations in 2023, As per Khaled Khairi, a senior United Nations official. During a briefing to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, also known as C-34, Khairi, the Assistant Secretary-General for Asia, emphasized the UN’s commitment to its mandate overseeing the ceasefire through the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Khairi highlighted challenges faced by the mission, particularly in obtaining visas, which have impeded its full operational capacity. Despite these obstacles and India’s restrictions on the movement of UNMOGIP observers in its controlled areas, the group continues its crucial work of monitoring and reporting activities along the LoC.

The ongoing commitment of the UN to uphold the ceasefire agreement underscores the international community’s role in seeking peace and stability in the region. The relatively low number of violations this year suggests a noteworthy adherence to the ceasefire, amidst the complex dynamics of the Kashmir dispute.