AJK President Urges End to Indian Atrocities Against Kashmiris
Amidst mounting international concern over the ongoing human rights violations in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has issued a passionate plea to world leaders to intervene and put an end to the atrocities being committed against the Kashmiri people by Indian occupation forces.
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
In a stirring video message released on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, President Masood Khan condemned the “cruel, inhumane, and degrading” treatment inflicted upon the people of IOJ&K by the BJP-RSS regime in India. He echoed the sentiments expressed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, emphasizing that torturers must be held accountable for their crimes and calling for the dismantling of systems that enable torture.
Blatant Violation of International Law
President Masood Khan highlighted the alarming disregard for international law exhibited by the Indian forces and authorities in IOJ&K, where torture is carried out with brutal efficiency on a daily basis. He underscored the grave violations of human rights, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, perpetuated by the Modi-led government in its quest to suppress the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination.
Urgent Call to Action
As the AJK president passionately called upon the United Nations and the international community to fulfill their moral obligation to uphold justice and human dignity, he painted a harrowing picture of the plight of Kashmiris living under occupation. From the forced demographic changes to the systematic erasure of their cultural identity, President Masood Khan urged global leaders to heed the cries of the oppressed and take decisive action to end the reign of terror in IOJ&K.
In the face of such grave injustices, the world stands at a crossroads, torn between complicity and conscience. The plight of the Kashmiri people is not just a distant tragedy; it is a stark reminder of our shared humanity and collective responsibility to stand up against oppression and injustice wherever they may occur. As we reflect on President Masood Khan’s impassioned plea for justice and freedom for the people of IOJ&K, let us ask ourselves: Will we choose to be silent witnesses to their suffering, or will we rise up in solidarity and demand an end to the atrocities committed in the name of power and control?
The time to act is now. The voices of the oppressed cannot be silenced, and the cries for justice must be heard. As we navigate the complexities of geopolitics and power dynamics, let us not lose sight of the fundamental principles of humanity and justice that bind us together as a global community. The fate of the Kashmiri people hangs in the balance, and it is up to us to ensure that their struggle for freedom and dignity does not go unanswered.
