UK MP Voices Concerns Over Crackdown on Protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
UK MP ‘deeply concerned’ as Pakistan cracks down on protesters in POJK

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British MP Iqbal Mohamed expressed serious concerns regarding the crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), highlighting arrests, a communications blackout, and the need for dialogue. The Joint Army Action Committee continues its protests despite being declared unlawful.
- 01Iqbal Mohamed, a British MP, raised alarms over violence and a communications blackout affecting families in POJK.
- 02The Pakistani government has declared the Joint Army Action Committee (JAAC) an unlawful organization amid ongoing protests.
- 03At least four police officers have died, and 20 were injured during the unrest, with numerous protesters arrested.
- 04The JAAC demands the abolition of 12 legislative assembly seats reserved for refugees from Jammu and Kashmir.
- 05NetBlocks reported significant disruptions to internet connectivity in POJK during the protests.
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British MP Iqbal Mohamed expressed profound concerns regarding the escalating violence and communications blackout in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) amid a crackdown on protesters. In a video statement, he highlighted reports of arrests, including British nationals, and the breakdown of dialogue between Pakistani authorities and the Joint Army Action Committee (JAAC), which has been declared unlawful under anti-terrorism laws. Mohamed emphasized the importance of peaceful assembly and communication access, urging the Pakistani government to restore these rights and engage in meaningful dialogue. The protests have resulted in at least four police fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting the government to call for 14,000 additional security personnel. The JAAC's ongoing agitation includes demands for the abolition of specific legislative assembly seats, which they argue are exploited by Pakistani political parties. Amid these tensions, NetBlocks confirmed a major disruption to internet services in the region, further complicating the situation.
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The crackdown on protests and communications blackout in POJK affects local residents' ability to communicate and assemble peacefully.
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