ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP): The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the United Nations (UN) office in Islamabad, urging the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir, self-determination rights, release of political prisoners, and highlighting Indian human rights violations.
The memorandum expressed serious concern over the continued enforcement of laws widely described as inhuman and incompatible with international human rights standards, such as those granting sweeping powers of arrest, search, and detention, and those shielding security forces from accountability.
“These laws create an environment in which violations can occur with effective impunity, undermining the fundamental principles of justice, due process, and civilian protection,” it said.
The memorandum mentioned that recent legislative and administrative measures have raised serious apprehension regarding demographic alteration of the disputed territory, that is contrary to international legal obligations governing regions under dispute.
Given the UN’s historic and legal engagement on the Jammu and Kashmir issue, and in line with the principles of the UN Charter, the APHC urged the UN Office to dispatch a UN fact-finding or assessment mission to Indian administered Jammu & Kashmir to independently examine the human rights violations.
It emphasized to engage the Government of India to ensure unfettered access for UN mechanisms, humanitarian organizations, and internationally recognized human rights institutions.
The memorandum demanded of the UN office to pressurize India for the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir, with the objective of protecting civilian rights and fostering a peaceful, just, and durable resolution consistent with the aspirations of the people.
In Neelum Valley, the APHC led a rally against the Indian human rights violations in IIOJK.
At the University of Kotli in Azad Kashmir, APHC held a seminar on ‘Kashmir Conflict & HRs Perspective’ which was attended by over 500 students and faculty members.
This was the first seminar held by APHC at UoK since 2020, where the key speakers included Convener APHC & Gen Secy ApHC besides the Vice Chancellor and faculty members of UoK.