India urges UN human-rights body to demand Pakistan answer on Kashmir abuses
India asked the UN human-rights office to clarify when it will issue a report on Pakistan's actions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including investigations of killings and internet restrictions.
During the 81st UNGA session, India’s First Secretary Anuj Swarup urged the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to announce a timeline for a report on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He cited OHCHR statements that demanded thorough, impartial inquiries into armed-force killings, legal representation for detained Joint Awami Action Committee leaders, and the restoration of internet services across the region. Swarup accused the UN body of double standards, noting that similar protests elsewhere have received little comment.
He reminded the assembly of India’s constitutional commitment to fundamental rights in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and pledged continued cooperation with the UN human-rights council. The request follows recent UN concerns about mass detentions and internet shutdowns during protests in Delhi.
Why it matters
The demand highlights ongoing tensions over human-rights accountability in a disputed region and could shape future UN scrutiny of Pakistan.
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