ISLAMABAD, On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a report by the Kashmir Media Service highlights severe human rights violations by India in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The report comes as the world observes Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the UDHR, a document outlining fundamental human rights for all.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the report alleges that none of the 30 basic human rights listed in the UDHR are upheld in IIOJK. It accuses Indian forces of engaging in mass killings, torture, rapes, enforced disappearances, and other human rights abuses since 1989. The report claims that these actions have resulted in thousands of deaths and have left many women widowed and children orphaned.

The report emphasizes the continued resistance of the Kashmiri people against Indian occupation, despite attempts to suppress their freedom struggle. The UN’s failure to enforce its resolutions on holding a plebiscite in Kashmir is also highlighted, and the report criticizes India for not adhering to its international commitments to human rights.

The situation in IIOJK is described as dire, with the imposition of black laws such as the Public Safety Act (1978), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (1990), which reportedly give Indian forces unchecked powers. The report also notes the presence of a large number of Indian troops in the region.

The plight of journalists and human rights activists in IIOJK is mentioned, with many facing retaliation, arrest, and violence. The report asserts that since 1990, the profession of journalism has become particularly hazardous in IIOJK due to Indian forces’ actions.

The report concludes with a call for the international community, especially the UN, to take urgent action to address the human rights crisis in IIOJK. It urges the repeal of oppressive laws, freedom of access for international media and human rights organizations, and a renewed focus on accountability for violations committed by Indian forces.