AJK PM condemns Indian ban on two Kashmiri political parties in IIOJK
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EU parliamentarians concerned over treatment of human rights defenders in India
Members of the European Parliament Thursday expressed deep concern regarding the treatment of human rights defenders in India, especially those jailed under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). In a letter addressed to Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi 21 members of European Parliament stated, “We, the undersigned Members of the European Parliament, are writing… Continue reading EU parliamentarians concerned over treatment of human rights defenders in India
US academic calls Indian’s rule ‘autocratic, colonial’
WASHINGTON, Dec 09 (APP):An American academic of Kashmiri origin has challenged India’s democratic credentials by exposing its brutal repression in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as US President Joe Biden’s “Summit for Democracy” gets underway. “Kashmir’s civil society is ending the year facing an assault on the basic democratic norms of freedom of… Continue reading US academic calls Indian’s rule ‘autocratic, colonial’
JKNF denounces fresh arrest spree in IOK
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): The Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) on Wednesday took strong exception to the recent arrest spree of Kashmiri youth by the Indian troops during house raids in different areas of the territory. In a statement received issued here, JKNF spokesman Shafiq-ur-Rehman, while referring to the worsening human rights situation in… Continue reading JKNF denounces fresh arrest spree in IOK
Under-trial Kashmiri journalist Aasif sultan completes 3 years in jail
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Aasif Sultan, a Kashmiri journalist, who has been detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) since 27th August 2018, has completed three years in prison as an under-trial during which he has not been granted bail so far, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Journalist Aasif Sultan was detained… Continue reading Under-trial Kashmiri journalist Aasif sultan completes 3 years in jail
UN chief expresses concern over jailed Indian rights activist Stan Swamy’s death
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 07 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his condolences on the death of Stan Swamy, an 84 year old jailed Indian rights activist and a Catholic priest, according to his spokesman. “We send our condolences to his family and his friends, but I think it’s one of these cases where there… Continue reading UN chief expresses concern over jailed Indian rights activist Stan Swamy’s death
HR violations on rise in IIOJK, says Indian SC judge-led independent body
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): The Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir, in its latest report, has highlighted how the people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are suffering incidents of habeas corpus, illegal detentions and killings. In its second report, the Forum, which comprises an informal group of concerned citizens, has… Continue reading HR violations on rise in IIOJK, says Indian SC judge-led independent body
HR violations on rise in IIOJK, says Indian SC judge-led independent body
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): The Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir, in its latest report, has highlighted how the people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are suffering habeas corpus, illegal detentions and killings. In its second report, the Forum, which comprises an informal group of concerned citizens, has noted that… Continue reading HR violations on rise in IIOJK, says Indian SC judge-led independent body
Kashmiri father seeking son’s body booked under draconian law; India grilled globally for inhuman act
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): The Indian police have charged a Kashmiri man seeking the body of his teenage son, who was martyred by occupation forces in a fake encounter during the last week of December 2020. “Police said Mushtaq Ahmed and six others, including his two brothers, were charged last week under India’s harsh anti-terror… Continue reading Kashmiri father seeking son’s body booked under draconian law; India grilled globally for inhuman act
Pakistan urges UN role for immediate release of detained Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi
ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP):Pakistan on Sunday approached the United Nations Secretary General in New York and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva to seek immediate release of Kashmiri political leader Asiya Andrabi. Asiya Andrabi, also a human rights activist,was incarcerated in infamous Tihar Jail in India whose life was in danger owing… Continue reading Pakistan urges UN role for immediate release of detained Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi
