Global Demand Intensifies for Kashmir’s Freedom

As the world commemorated Self-Determination Day, the growing chorus for Kashmir’s freedom highlights the urgency of addressing India’s oppressive grip on the region.

Events held across various countries in recognition of Self-Determination Day have brought renewed attention to the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). These international gatherings have served as platforms to denounce India’s ongoing suppression of Kashmiri aspirations and call for the enforcement of their right to self-determination under international law.

The events, marked by participation from human rights advocates, diaspora communities, and political leaders, underscored the decades-long suffering endured by the Kashmiri people. Attendees highlighted the persistent use of military force by India to stifle the Kashmiri freedom movement. They reiterated that the indomitable spirit of oppressed nations cannot be crushed by violence, with Kashmir standing as a prime example of resilience and unwavering resistance.

Throughout the gatherings, speakers paid tribute to the enduring courage of the Kashmiri people, who have withstood relentless state-sponsored terrorism while continuing to champion their quest for freedom. The participants condemned India’s systematic attempts to erode the cultural identity and dignity of Kashmiris. Resolutions passed at these events declared that the Kashmiri struggle will persist until justice is fully realized and their rights are restored.

A unified demand for an immediate cessation of human rights violations in IIOJK was echoed across the events. Participants called on the international community to intervene and enforce United Nations resolutions addressing Kashmir’s status. The recognition of Kashmir’s inherent right to self-determination was framed as both a legal necessity and a moral obligation. Additionally, there were calls to impose economic sanctions on India as a measure to compel compliance with international human rights standards.

Global activists emphasized that India’s actions in Kashmir starkly contrast with democratic values and international justice principles. The repression in IIOJK, they warned, continues to tarnish India’s reputation on the world stage. Pledges of solidarity with the Kashmiri people resounded, with commitments to amplify their plight and pressure governments and global organizations to take decisive action.

The events concluded with a unanimous resolution condemning India’s oppressive measures and reinforcing unwavering global support for Kashmir’s right to self-determination. This international show of unity underscores the growing momentum behind the Kashmiri cause, reinforcing the call for justice and the ultimate realization of their long-denied freedom.