British Parliament Raises Voice for Kashmir

As Kashmir’s cries for justice echo in British Parliament, will the international community finally rise to the challenge of ending India’s brutal occupation?

A conference at the British Parliament brought global attention to the dire human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), reaffirming strong support for Kashmiris’ inalienable right to self-determination. Organized by the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) UK Zone, the event garnered participation from JKLF officials, MPs, councilors, human rights advocates, and media representatives. Co-hosted by MP Richard Burgon and JKLF UK Zone Organizer Amjad Nawaz, the conference was a platform to amplify the voices of those demanding justice for Jammu and Kashmir.

Several prominent MPs, including Liam Byrne and Rachel Hopkins, expressed their unwavering support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination and condemned the ongoing human rights abuses in IIOJK. MP Tahir Ali urged the British Kashmiri community to unite and advocate more effectively in Parliament, while MP Mohammad Yasin called for stronger political engagement with major UK parties to strengthen Kashmir’s cause.

MP Debbie Abrahams highlighted her efforts to secure the release of JKLF Chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik and human rights defender Khurram Parvez, both of whom have been victims of India’s brutal repression. Meanwhile, MP Imran Hussain revealed that a debate on Yasin Malik’s case had been included in the Early Day Motion, bringing further attention to his unlawful detention.

Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn condemned the volatile human rights situation in Kashmir, stating that its resolution hinges on the will of the Kashmiri people. Corbyn urged the British government to play a more proactive role in facilitating a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir dispute.

Human rights activist Professor Shahid presented compelling evidence of the severe repression in IIOJK, using the treatment of figures like Khurram Parvez as a symbol of the larger suffering faced by the Kashmiri population. The conference collectively condemned the illegal detention of political prisoners like Yasin Malik and criticized India’s use of draconian laws to silence political dissent and opposition.

The event served as a critical platform for raising awareness about Kashmir’s struggle, calling on the international community, particularly the British government, to take stronger action against the ongoing violations in IIOJK. It emphasized the urgent need for global intervention to protect the rights of Kashmiris and hold India accountable for its brutal occupation.