As conflict intensifies between India and Pakistan following cross-border missile strikes and firing containers full of deadly explosives, Amnesty International has urged both governments to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilians. They have also condemned the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, emphasizing that deliberate or disproportionate attacks are strictly forbidden per the Geneva Conventions. With rising civilian casualties, particularly among women and children, Amnesty emphasized the immediate need for de-escalation and independent, transparent investigations into all unlawful killings.