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UN urges accountability for crackdown on peaceful protesters in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir
United Nations Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres, through Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, endorsed High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk’s call for impartial investigations into the deaths of protesters and security forces in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir (PoK). The UN demanded that authorities allow peaceful assembly, investigate any harm, and hold those responsible accountable.
Dozens of people, including roughly 50 protesters, have been killed since June amid demonstrations led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) against election‑related grievances. The JAAC has been banned under anti‑terrorism laws and several of its leaders have been arrested, prompting UN calls for their access to legal representation and a fair trial. The UN also urged the restoration of full internet access across PoK and emphasized the need for inclusive political dialogue to address underlying issues.
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Antonio Guterres · Farhan Haq · Joint Awami Action Committee · Pakistan · Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir · Volker Türk
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- [● 3 SOURCES] UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres supports UN High Commissioner Volker Turk's call for impartial investigations into deaths of protesters and security forces in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.siasat.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said authorities must allow peaceful protest and be accountable for any harm to protesters. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.siasat.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The UN called for full internet access throughout Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. www.siasat.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.connectedtoindia.com · www.timesnowhindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Security Council Resolution 40 (1948) demands Pakistan withdraw its forces and citizens from the area it occupies. bhaskarlive.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Some JAAC leaders have been arrested and should be given access to legal representation and a fair trial. bhaskarlive.in · www.siasat.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has been banned under anti‑terrorism laws in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.siasat.com · www.connectedtoindia.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 50 protesters have been killed in the recent protests by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. bhaskarlive.in · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.siasat.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Dozens of people, including protesters and law‑enforcement personnel, have been killed since June during demonstrations in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.siasat.com · www.connectedtoindia.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The UN demanded accountability for the crackdown on peaceful protesters in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.connectedtoindia.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.siasat.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said authorities must allow peaceful protest and be accountable for any harm inflicted on protesters. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.connectedtoindia.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.siasat.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres supports Volker Turk's call for impartial investigations into deaths of protesters and security forces in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.connectedtoindia.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.siasat.com · +1 more