By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja
The people of Pakistan have appealed to the International community including United Nations and it’s relevant Human Rights Machinery, Civil Society Organizations, Media Houses and other defenders of Human Rights to fulfill their obligations towards besieged Kashmiris by playing their part to end the rule of tyranny and oppression.
This demand was made by Mr Sohail Ahmad Khan, High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Abuja, in a press statement.
According to the statement, February 5th is Kashmir Solidarity Day and it serves as an annual reminder of the prolonged conflict in the Indian llegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir Province, where the struggle for self-determination has left an indelible mark on the lives of innocent Kashmiris.
Sohail Ahmad Khan said, “multiple UN Resolutions unambiguously declare that the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir will be made in accordance with the will of the people expressed through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite conducted
under the auspices of the United Nations numerous international organizations as well as UN Special Rapporteurs have reported gross human rights violations 12 Jammu and Kashmir.
“Media and press are under tremendous pressure by Indian Government especially in Indian Ilegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir which is evident from India’s ranking of 161 out of 180 countries as per 2023 World Press Freedom Jammu and Kashmir has been converted into world’s most militarized zone and the largest prison on earth.
“Pakistan stands firm with Kashmiri brothers and sisters and will continue to provide unwavering diplomatic support. Pakistan demands that international community including United Nations and it’s relevant Human Rights machinery, Civil Society Organizations, media houses and other defenders of human rights to fulfill their obligations towards besieged Kashmiris by playing their part to end the rule of tyranny and oppression.”
