Watchdogs have raised concerns over mounting reports of deadly clashes during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where a banned activist group has boycotted the vote and staged protests.
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Unbelievable! Will the world again remain silent? Indian Govt never fired upon protesting students in Delhi - but world media were glued to the story? Why Pakistan does not matter?
Totally condemn the killing of innocent people in Mirpur and other areas of Azad Kashmir.
Shooting directly at protesters who were peacefully expressing their political views is barbaric.
I will be speaking with government representatives in Pakistan and AJK to call for accountability, condemnation, and immediate action to move towards a peaceful resolution.
Speaking up against the killing of innocent people is a moral and human duty. To remain silent is an injustice to humanity.
🚨🚨🚨 اپنی عوام پہ سیدھی گولیاں چلانے والے یہ وہی ہیں جو سقوط ڈھاکہ کے ذمہ دار ہیں جو ظلم بنگالیوں کیساتھ کیا اب کشمیر میں ہو رہا ہے
محترم کیا اس طرح ہم اپنے ملک کو serve کر رہے ہیں @OfficialDGISPR ⁉️
PAKISTAN: Reacting to reports that security forces used lethal force against protesters in Rawalakot, Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, on the first day of the regional election, Isabelle Lassee, Amnesty International’s Acting Regional Director for South Asia, said:
“The disturbing reports emerging from Rawalakot are consistent with the Pakistani authorities’ long history of unlawful violence against protesters in Jammu and Kashmir. A prompt, independent, and transparent investigation must be ordered into the security forces’ use of force against protesters. So long as an internet and mobile services blackout remains in place, it will severely impede the independent verification of the full extent of the situation on the ground. We urge the Pakistani authorities to restore all communications access and allow media and independent observers into the area.”
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Deadly clashes have erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests and road blockades.
Protesters are demanding political reforms, including the removal of disputed assembly seats ahead of legislative elections.
Dictator Asim Munir-led Pakistani military shot dead dozens of unarmed peaceful protesters in the Mirpur area of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Per locals, at least 31 Kashmiri civilians have been killed by the military and police in the last 48 hours.
Video from Mirpur in Azad Kashmir show Pakistani security forces opening fire on protesters during ongoing demonstrations against elections.
Since June 5, at least 80 people have reportedly been killed in Azad Kashmir during protests amidst brutal security crackdown.
More than 17 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours in Rawalakot and Mirpur.