In light of introduction of the latest legislative changes introduced in Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir scholars request the United Nations Security Council to uphold its commitments and urgently intervene and stop the violations of rights of the indigenous people of Jammu and Kashmir. To His Excellency Antonio Gueterres, Secretary General, United Nations CC: All members …
Letter to the Director General of the World Health Organization requesting intervention in restoring full internet access in Kashmir to mitigate Covid 19 risks
To mitigate Covid 19 risks, Kashmir scholars and other academics and health professionals seek intervention of the WHO Director General in lifting sanctions on high speed internet in Indian Administered Kashmir. You may read the whole letter here
An open letter to the UNHCHR on arbitrary detentions in Indian administered Kashmir
Kashmir Scholars sent a report and analysis of the current state of arbitrary detentions in the context of the grave human rights and humanitarian crisis following the revocation of key articles of the Indian constitution providing partial autonomy to Kashmir. In light of the prevailing judicial crisis, and the intensification of arbitrary detentions inKashmir, the …
Letter to Prime Minister Modi from the Law Society of England and Wales
The Law Society of England and Wales , a professional body representing more than 180,000 solicitors in England and Wales has expressed grave concern regarding the arrest and detention of Mian Abdul Qayoom, President of the High Court Bar Association of Jammu and Kashmir. The Law Society respectfully urges the relevant authorities to : Immediately …
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Kashmir crisis update, February 11, 2020
Kashmir siege crosses the six month mark Kashmir siege has completed six months and the signs of clampdown on various fronts have yet to ease. “Normalcy” has been redefined as lives of Kashmiris continue to the surveilled and policed, freedom of assembly, expression, and press still curtailed, thousands still languishing in jails, educational institutions still …
Kashmir Scholars seek immediate intervention in the detention of Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom
Mian Abdul Qayoom has be illegally held under the "lawless law" Public Safety Act since August 4, 2019. He is suffering multiple ailments and is in need of urgent medical care . Kashmir scholars call on human rights bodies to intervene . Read more here
Kashmir Scholars publish a biography of the Association of the Parents of Disappeared Persons, Kashmir
There are reportedly over 8,000 cases of enforced disappearances in Indian administeredJammu and Kashmir. These disappearances began in the 1990s evenbefore the enactment and implementation of The Jammu & Kashmir Armed ForcesSpecial Powers Act (AFSPA) in September 1990, which provides impunity for India’sarmed forces.The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons, Kashmir (APDP) was co-foundedin 1994 …
