UN has just condemned Indian gov's brutal curfew imposed on Kashmir.

[PakSword]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1164511136492003329

UN rights experts urge India to end communications shutdown in Kashmir

GENEVA (22 August 2019) – UN human rights experts* today called on the Government of India to end the crackdown on freedom of expression, access to information and peaceful protests imposed in Indian-Administered Kashmir this month.

The experts expressed concern that the measures, imposed after the Indian Parliament revoked the Constitutionally-mandated status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, would exacerbate tensions in the region.

Reports have described a near total communications blackout in Jammu and Kashmir since the evening of 4 August, with internet access, mobile phone networks, and cable and Kashmiri television channels cut off.

“The shutdown of the internet and telecommunication networks, without justification from the Government, are inconsistent with the fundamental norms of necessity and proportionality,” said the experts. “The blackout is a form of collective punishment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, without even a pretext of a precipitating offence.”

The Government has also imposed a curfew across Jammu and Kashmir, bringing in massive numbers of troops to enforce restrictions on the freedom of movement and of peaceful assembly, particularly in the Kashmir Valley. “We remind the Indian authorities that the restrictions imposed by the Indian Government are intrinsically disproportionate, because they preclude considerations of the specific circumstances of each proposed assembly,” said the experts.

At the same time, information received suggests that there has been an increase in the arrest of political figures, journalists, human rights defenders, protesters and others.

The experts said they were deeply concerned by reports that security forces were conducting night raids on private homes leading to the arrests of young people. “Such detentions could constitute serious human rights violations,” the experts said. “The allegations must be thoroughly investigated by the authorities, and, if confirmed, those responsible must be held accountable.

“We are gravely concerned about allegations that the whereabouts of some of those detained is not known as well as the general heightened risk of enforced disappearances, which may proliferate against the backdrop of mass arrests and restricted access to the internet and other communications networks,” added the experts.

They also expressed serious concern about the use of excessive force against protesters, including the use of live ammunition, which could amount to violations of the right to life. “India has the responsibility to use the minimum force necessary when policing protests,” the experts said. ”This means that the use of deadly force is a measure permissible only as last resort and to protect life.”

ENDS

(*)The UN experts: Mr. David Kaye (USA), Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression; Mr. Michel Forst (France), Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders; Mr. Bernard Duhaime, Chair-Rapporteur, Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances; Mr. Clement Nyaletsossi Voule, Special Rapporteur on the right to peaceful assembly and association; Ms Agnes Callamard, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.

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[Dil Pakistan]

Nice one

I would say that IK should visit EU and UN in Geneva very soon.

 

[YeBeWarned]

India will not back down, its now a matter of the Hindu ego and pride, if they go back they will lose a huge vote bank in India and that is what BJP fears the most . Indians will do something very crazy out of their frustration and that will push the region into a full scale war between two nuclear Powers . India might even lose Kashmir and even more of its states, if not that if Kashmiri's gets their Independence it will trigger a whole cycle of other people Like Assamese and Maoists to call for their own independence too and failing to do so they will resort to even more violence , my personal Advice for India is to back down from this while there is still time , don't overestimate your power and underestimate your enemy it will cause you dearly .

 

[Dil Pakistan]

India will not back down, its now a matter of the Hindu ego and pride, if they go back they will lose a huge vote bank in India and that is what BJP fears the most . Indians will do something very crazy out of their frustration and that will push the region into a full scale war between two nuclear Powers . India might even lose Kashmir and even more of its states, if not that if Kashmiri's gets their Independence it will trigger a whole cycle of other people Like Assamese and Maoists to call for their own independence too and failing to do so they will resort to even more violence , my personal Advice for India is to back down from this while there is still time , don't overestimate your power and underestimate your enemy it will cause you dearly .

Agree - and, I think, for this precise reason, the next 48-hours are most critical.

If a "false flag" has to happen, it is most expected in next 48-hours.

Another reason is, that Modi is meeting world leaders including Trump. He is being cornered from all sides. He needs a way out - and false flag gives him that.

 

[YeBeWarned]

Agree - and, I think, for this precise reason, the next 48-hours are most critical.

If a "false flag" has to happen, it is most expected in next 48-hours.

Another reason is, that Modi is meeting world leaders including Trump. He is being cornered from all sides. He needs a way out - and false flag gives him that.

False flag or not , People of Kashmir will come out and protest and India will do usual stuff to stop them, aka use of force , Modi's action has put Kashmir in spotlight for weeks now and if IA forces open fire at Protesters it will catch the attentions of International media and Human rights Agencies .

If Modi resort to a False flag even that won't help him much, it can be a timely victory but not forever cause the Kashmir struggle is now mostly homegrown, the people are now fighting for their land and feel betrayed by India, Pakistan need to just sit back and watch, and once the time and moment is right - Strike . And when we do it is important that we have International narrative on our side .

 

[war&peace]

Military solution is THE ONLY SOLUTION.

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

Who listens to UN? Not india not pakistan not russia neither israel nor USA. For the powerful its might is Right. UN has no legitimacy these days.

 

[خره مينه لګته وي]

WASHINGTON: UN human rights experts urged India on Thursday to end the crackdown on freedom of expression, access to information and peaceful protests imposed in occupied Kashmir this month.

In Washington, another global organisation issued a Genocide Alert for the occupied territory, calling upon the United Nations and its members to “warn India not to commit genocide in Kashmir”.

In a report issued in Geneva by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN experts warned that the measures imposed after India revoked the constitutionally mandated status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir “would exacerbate tensions in the region”.

The Washington-based Genocide Watch noted that since Aug 5, when India merged the disputed territory with the union, New Delhi has deployed over 600,000 troops in Kashmir.

Genocide Watch also identified 10 early warnings of massacres in occupied Kashmir, which include: classifying Muslims as “them” and using documents, such as ID cards, to identify them; Hindu economic dominance; dehumanization of Muslims as terrorists and separatists; sending 600,000 heavily armed troops to the region.

In a report issued in Geneva, experts warn that measures imposed by India ‘would exacerbate tensions in the region’

Other points include Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP inciting anti-Muslim hatred; social media spreading falsehoods; preparing for genocide by sending troops and BJP leaders speaking of the “final solution” for Kashmir; persecution of Kashmiri Muslims such as lockdown, subject to arrest, torture, rape and murder.

The report notes that the extermination of Kashmiri Muslims began in 1990 and since then there have been at least 25 massacres by Indian troops.

Another key point on the list is denial, which began with PM Modi and BJP saying their goals were to “bring prosperity” and “end terrorism”; they deny any massacres. No Indian Army troops or police are ever tried for torture, rape or murder.

The report notes that the Kashmir State Human Rights Commission has evidence of 2,730 bodies buried in 40 mass graves. The commission reported over 8,000 disappearances.

The Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society said that by 2016, there were over 70,000 killings, most by Indian forces.

Amnesty International reports that disappearances, torture and rape by Indian Army units against Kashmiri Muslims are common.

In the report issued in Geneva, UN human rights experts noted that the Indian government has imposed a curfew across Jammu and Kashmir, bringing in massive numbers of troops to enforce restrictions on the freedom of movement and of peaceful assembly, particularly in the occupied Kashmir Valley.

The report also noted an increase in the arrest of political figures, journalists, human rights defenders, protesters and others.

The experts said they were deeply concerned by reports that security forces were conducting night raids on homes leading to the arrests of young people.

The experts also expressed serious concern over the use of excessive force against protesters, including the use of live ammunition, which could amount to violations of the right to life.

Genocide Watch noted that it was India that took its dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir to the UN Security Council, which passed Resolution 47 of 1948.

“It called for withdrawal of Pakistani fighters and reduction of Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir. It also called for a plebiscite to determine Jammu and Kashmir’s future. The plebiscite has never been held,” the report added.


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Published in Dawn, August 23rd, 2019

 

[I.R.A]

Pakistani foreign office should make 1001 holes in biggest democracy cover, so the world can see the actual face of the biggest fascist, extremist, intolerant, and backward society on the face of Earth.

 

[undercover JIX]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1164558399322972161

 

[undercover JIX]

UN rights experts urge India to end communications shutdown in Kashmir



GENEVA (22 August 2019) – UN human rights experts* today called on the Government of India to end the crackdown on freedom of expression, access to information and peaceful protests imposed in Indian-Administered Kashmir this month.

The experts expressed concern that the measures, imposed after the Indian Parliament revoked the Constitutionally-mandated status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, would exacerbate tensions in the region.

Reports have described a near total communications blackout in Jammu and Kashmir since the evening of 4 August, with internet access, mobile phone networks, and cable and Kashmiri television channels cut off.

“The shutdown of the internet and telecommunication networks, without justification from the Government, are inconsistent with the fundamental norms of necessity and proportionality,” said the experts. “The blackout is a form of collective punishment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, without even a pretext of a precipitating offence.”

The Government has also imposed a curfew across Jammu and Kashmir, bringing in massive numbers of troops to enforce restrictions on the freedom of movement and of peaceful assembly, particularly in the Kashmir Valley. “We remind the Indian authorities that the restrictions imposed by the Indian Government are intrinsically disproportionate, because they preclude considerations of the specific circumstances of each proposed assembly,” said the experts.

At the same time, information received suggests that there has been an increase in the arrest of political figures, journalists, human rights defenders, protesters and others.

The experts said they were deeply concerned by reports that security forces were conducting night raids on private homes leading to the arrests of young people. “Such detentions could constitute serious human rights violations,” the experts said. “The allegations must be thoroughly investigated by the authorities, and, if confirmed, those responsible must be held accountable.

“We are gravely concerned about allegations that the whereabouts of some of those detained is not known as well as the general heightened risk of enforced disappearances, which may proliferate against the backdrop of mass arrests and restricted access to the internet and other communications networks,” added the experts.

They also expressed serious concern about the use of excessive force against protesters, including the use of live ammunition, which could amount to violations of the right to life. “India has the responsibility to use the minimum force necessary when policing protests,” the experts said. ”This means that the use of deadly force is a measure permissible only as last resort and to protect life.”

ENDS

(*)The UN experts: Mr. David Kaye (USA), Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression; Mr. Michel Forst (France), Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders; Mr. Bernard Duhaime, Chair-Rapporteur, Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances; Mr. Clement Nyaletsossi Voule, Special Rapporteur on the right to peaceful assembly and association; Ms Agnes Callamard, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.

The Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups are part of what is known as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Special Procedures, the largest body of independent experts in the UN Human Rights system, is the general name of the Council’s independent fact-finding and monitoring mechanisms that address either specific country situations or thematic issues in all parts of the world. Special Procedures experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. They are independent from any government or organization and serve in their individual capacity.

UN Human Rights, Country Page — India

https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24909&LangID=E

https://twitter.com/x/status/1164279003194281985

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

Things are moving in the right direction. The issue is getting international media attention and the Pakistani narrative is gaining momentum.

What we do with all of this in the long run - will depend on how much effort aand sacrifice we are willing to put in. The fight is ours - as the people of Kashmir are ours - others can only provide some basic support - some close allies could provide some material support - but the sacrifice has to be ours.

 

[SIPRA]

Salaam

Things are moving in the right direction. The issue is getting international media attention and the Pakistani narrative is gaining momentum.

What we do with all of this in the long run - will depend on how much effort aand sacrifice we are willing to put in. The fight is ours - as the people of Kashmir are ours - others can only provide some basic support - some close allies could provide some material support - but the sacrifice has to be ours.

Correct.

 

[IceCold]

No Indian or patwari brigade present on this thread to accuse IK or PTI for not doing anything and selling out Kashmir.
On topic India for the very first time has faced such diplomatic offensive from Pakistan. They are not used to it and they are facing the heat. No wonder Modi in every encounter asks his counterpart to ask Pakistan to lower the so called rhetoric.

 

[SIPRA]

khafee might say that this here is a trap to lure you to the UN court of justice so that Azad Kashmir can be confiscated and handed over to the gungoos

Not possible.