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KARACHI, Dec 10 (APP):The Kashmir Society of the University of Karachi hosted a special session on “Indian Occupied Kashmir: Human Rights Challenges and the Role of the International Community” at the Dean of Arts and Social Sciences Council Room on Wednesday.
The KU Kashmir Society arranged the program on the International Human Rights Day to highlight the current human rights situation in Indian Illegally occupied Kashmir, to share the voices of affected communities, and urge for moral and legal responsibilities of the global communities.
Speaking at the event, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, the wife of the key figure of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader, Yasin Malik, appealed to the international community to at least recognize the people of Occupied Kashmir as human beings and ensure the protection of their fundamental human rights.
She stated that while the struggle for freedom is a serious matter, the recognition of the basic human dignity of Kashmiris is the greatest need of the time.
She referred to a tragic incident, saying that recently Indian forces detained a 24 year old youth and later sent his family “two kilograms of meat” along with one of his shoes.
She described this as a grave violation of human rights and a moment of deep reflection for the world. She added that such incidents continue to occur, and the silence of international institutions makes the situation even more agonizing.
Mushaal Hussein Mullick shared that she herself is living the life of a “half widow” and constantly fears that Yasin Malik may be sentenced to death at any time.
According to her, for the past four years, this fear has loomed over the Kashmiri nation and her family—that a verdict could be announced at any moment.
She said that Indian forces have made it routine to send mutilated bodies through the use of phosphorus shells, chemical weapons, and torture.
She emphasized, “Freedom is a great blessing from Allah, and a person born in a free country lives with his identity intact.”
During the event, Mushaal Mullick announced the launch of the “Save Yasin Malik” campaign, appealing to the public—especially students—to participate actively and spread Kashmir’s voice to the world through social media.
She remarked that students have always played a pivotal role in revolutionary movements.
She expressed concern that Yasin Malik could be executed on January 28, warning that Narendra Modi and the Indian government could go to any extent for electoral purposes, even disregarding the dangers of nuclear war.
Mushaal Hussein Mullick said that young people, especially students, are playing an active role in issues such as Palestine and other global matters. However, the plight of occupied Kashmir does not receive the international attention it truly deserves.
She emphasized that it is necessary to devote time to occupied Kashmir and its leadership, because movements always advance under strong leadership.
Mushaal Mullick stressed the need to use social media as an effective weapon to save Yasin Malik’s life and to highlight the Kashmir issue at the global level.
Another speaker, the human rights activist Professor Zafar Iqbal said that after the recent Pakistan India situation, the international community is more willing than before to listen to Pakistan’s stance.
He remarked that now is the time to expose Indian atrocities before the world and press for a solution to the Kashmir issue.
He added that Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik is a “freedom lover” who is enduring hardships in Indian imprisonment.
He reminded students that in the world’s major movements, the role of youth has always been decisive.
The KU’s Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Professor Dr Samina Saeed stated that even after 77 years, Kashmir still presents the image of a prison.
She stressed that alongside raising voices in favor of Kashmiris, practical steps are also necessary, because the destinies of nations are never changed by discussions confined to closed rooms.
A speaker, the KU Head of the Kashmir Society, Dr Nosheen Wasi explained the aims and objectives of the event, saying that on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, raising voices for the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination, freedom, and against Indian atrocities is the pressing need of the time.
She said that highlighting the grave violations of human rights in occupied Kashmir at the international level is a shared responsibility of all of us.
At the conclusion of the event, the speakers expressed the resolve that without the restoration of human rights in both Kashmir and Palestine, global peace will not be possible.