Geneva, Feb 25: Pakistan on Tuesday raked up the Kashmir issue at the UNHRC here and demanded the immediate lifting of the communication restrictions and release of all the political leaders and activists in the Valley, saying any “inaction” by the international community will only “embolden” India.
Speaking at the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council which is being held here in Switzerland from February 24 to March 20, Pakistan’s Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari alleged that India continues to violate the human rights of the Kashmiri people and demanded the immediate repeal of all actions by India on August 05 last year in Kashmir.
Mazari alleged that “over six thousand Kashmiri people, activists… were arrested without the due process of law” and demanded their immediate release.
The minister, known for her hardline anti-India stance, said any “inaction” by the international community and the Council will only “embolden” India to act with impunity.
Mazari urged the UNHRC and the rest of the international community to take action against the alleged human rights atrocities and violations in Jammu and Kashmir.
