Prominent advocate for the Kashmir Freedom Movement and Secretary General of the World Kashmir Awareness Forum in Washington, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, highlighted the enduring support of the Pakistani populace for the Kashmiri cause, asserting that such solidarity sustains international attention on the issue.
Dr. Fai emphasized Pakistan’s crucial role as a beacon of hope for Kashmiris, stressing the need for robust advocacy efforts on the global platform to address India’s egregious actions. He underscored the importance of raising awareness about the inhumane practices of Indian authorities.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai called for vigorous representation of Kashmiri interests on international forums, drawing parallels with other instances of human rights violations globally and urging external intervention where warranted. He criticized the silence of major powers and the United Nations on the atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He reiterated the call for the international community to intervene against India’s illegal and immoral actions in Occupied Kashmir, condemning India’s policy of targeted killings, which violates international human rights law and the Geneva Convention.
Muhammad Ghalib, President of Tehreek Kashmir Europe, affirmed solidarity with the people of Occupied Kashmir, advocating for their inherent rights of self-determination and autonomy, free from external influence or interference.
Raja Faheem Kayani, President of Tehreek Kashmir UK, expressed unwavering support for Kashmiris, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding their fundamental rights to self-determination and autonomy, without external interference.
Altaf Ahmed Bhat, Senior Leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement, underscored the seriousness of the Kashmir dispute, describing it as a potential nuclear flashpoint. He called for a Kashmir-centric approach in Pakistan’s foreign policy.
Bhat further highlighted the current incarceration of all Hurriyat leadership, emphasizing the urgent responsibility of both the Base Camp and the diaspora to advance the mission of Kashmiri freedom until its realization.