[JURIST] The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) [official website] said Tuesday that it is monitoring alleged ceasefire violations in the neutral zone between Pakistan and India (the LOC). UN Secretary General’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric [official profile] explained the situation. “We’ve seen the alleged ceasefire violations over the Line of Control, which are currently being investigated by the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan, in the Pakistani-administered side of the Line of Control at Domel, Kotli and Bhimber, where the security situation has, indeed, been tense.” India has been against the UNMOGIP and says that it has no use after the Simla Agreement [backgrounder]. The UN maintains the need for peaceful dialogue [Hindustan Times report] to end the escalation of conflict between India and Pakistan.

The conflict between India and Pakistan spans decades [BBC backgrounder; JURIST commentary] as the border became highly contested after the split from the British Empire and subsequent partition. Ever since the partition the two countries have been at odds with series of fighting and peace talks. Human rights in the area of conflict have been a significant concern [JURIST report] for the UN over the years as well.