Advancing the Kashmir Cause: Insights from the Recent Kashmir Symposium
September 3, 2024A recent symposium titled “Kashmir Struggles Under Siege” was held in Muzaffarabad, organized by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Kashmir chapter. This gathering focused on strategies to address the long-standing Kashmir dispute.
Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq, along with Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi and Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, was among the notable attendees. The event drew government ministers and representatives from the Hurriyat Conference, highlighting a broad spectrum of support for the Kashmir cause.
The symposium aimed to spotlight human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir and seek solutions aligned with UN resolutions. Key discussions centered on advocating a peaceful struggle for freedom and enhancing unity among Kashmiris.
Speakers praised Pakistan’s backing of the Kashmir issue and emphasized the need for global intervention to halt Indian actions in the region. They stressed the critical role of diplomacy in resolving the conflict and called for increased international involvement to alleviate the suffering of the Kashmiri people.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to the struggle for self-determination and justice for victims of human rights abuses. The event concluded with a unanimous appeal for a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to the Kashmir dispute, reflecting the desires of the Kashmiri populace and adhering to relevant UN mandates.
This symposium underlined the importance of a unified, peaceful approach to resolving the Kashmir issue. The collective sentiment was clear: a resolution must be pursued that honors both the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and international legal frameworks.