Hyderabad, March 18 -- The Committee Against War (CAW), comprising representatives from various political parties and civil society groups, on Wednesday strongly condemned the escalating global violence and called for immediate efforts towards peace.

The Committee held a meeting at Maqdoom Bhavan under the leadership of Prof. M Kodandaram, Prof Vishwanath, Narayana, former MP Aziz Pasha, Syed Nizamuddin, Lubna Sarovarh, along with religious leaders, representatives of CPI, CPI(ML), trade unions, and other organisations.

Expressing deep concern over the loss of innocent lives, including school children, the Committee said ongoing conflicts are a violation of humanitarian principles and international law. It stressed that war brings no bene...