3 Million Kashmiri’: Pakistan Crackdown in PoK Raised at UNHRC Amid Fresh Deaths
#image_aljazeera.com "The silence of the international community is complicit in the suffering of millions, and decisive action is now imperative."Pakistan crackdown in PoK On October 1, 2025, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) convened in Geneva to address the escalating and deeply concerning humanitarian crisis in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). The session highlighted disturbing reports of systemic repression and severe restrictions on the freedoms of over 3 million Kashmiris living under Pakistani administration. This discussion coincided with ongoing unrest in PoK, marked by protests, fatalities, injuries, and widespread discontent. UNHRC Session HighlightsThe United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) presented a detailed account of Pakistan's actions in PoK. Nasir Aziz Khan, spokesperson for UKPNP, urged the international community to urgently intervene, stressing that the situation represented a grave human rights violation. He emphasised the need for accountability, transparent investigation, and immediate action to address these violations, including ensuring the protection of civilian lives and rights. Protests and ClashesSince September 29, 2025, large-scale protests have erupted across PoK, particularly in Muzaffarabad and other districts. These protests, organized by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), focus on demanding the implementation of the Self-Rule Charter of Demands, which includes political autonomy, civil liberties, and economic rights. Initially peaceful, the demonstrations turned violent when Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire on protestors, resulting in at least six deaths and numerous injuries. The clashes have intensified tensions, drawing attention to broader humanitarian issues in the region. International ResponseThe UK parliamentary panel expressed grave concern about the unrest and urged the British government to address the matter directly with Pakistan. This reflects growing international attention to the crisis, as global bodies and human rights organizations call for restraint, transparent investigations, and adherence to human rights norms. The UNHRC session underscored the urgency of addressing the grievances of the Kashmiri people and ensuring their protection under international law. ConclusionThe UNHRC’s discussion on PoK and the continuing unrest underscore an urgent need for international intervention to prevent further loss of life and address systemic grievances. Without decisive action, the crisis risks further escalation, deepening the humanitarian, political, and security impasse. The world must act to uphold justice, human rights, and peace in the region. FOR MORE BLOGS - beyondthepunchlines.com Read the full article
