Malala Yousafzai calls for unity against forces of division

Amid the ongoing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai stated,"hatred and violence are our common enemies, not each other; unite against the forces of division."

She made the call in a post on X in the early hours of Thursday (May 8).

“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,” Yousafzai said.

“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.

Malala further expressed deep grief over the lives that were lost, saying, "I send my deepest condolences to the loved ones of all innocent victims in both countries."