Maryam Aminu
As the world observes Kashmir Black Day, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Sohail Ahmad Khan, has spoken out against the prolonged injustices faced by the people of Kashmir.
In a statement released on 27th October, 2024 in Abuja, Mr. Khan emphasized that Kashmiris around the globe mark October 27 as a day of solidarity, mourning, and defiance, as they continue their quest for self-determination and fundamental human rights.
“Kashmir Black Day is an annual commemoration observed globally by Kashmiris and their supporters to condemn the injustices in Jammu and Kashmir,” Mr. Khan stated.
“It is a day to reaffirm the world’s commitment to the right of Kashmiris to self-determination, as enshrined in multiple United Nations resolutions.”
The High Commissioner underscored that the UN has repeatedly called for a democratic resolution in Kashmir through a free and impartial plebiscite.
However, he highlighted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to face systemic oppression, with the region transformed into the most heavily militarized zone in the world.
He likened the current state of the territory to “the largest prison on earth,” where the rights of its inhabitants are systematically curtailed.
Mr. Khan appealed to the international community including the United Nations, human rights organizations, civil society groups, media houses, and human rights advocates worldwide to stand by the Kashmiris in their struggle.
“It is imperative for global defenders of justice to fulfill their moral and legal obligations to the besieged people of Kashmir, working toward an end to tyranny and oppression in the region,” he urged.
This statement by Mr. Khan on Kashmir Black Day marks yet another call to action for a global response to the ongoing crisis in Kashmir, pressing for peace, justice, and the recognition of the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.
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