India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Indian Ambassador Mohammad Hussain said in the meeting, ‘It is ironic that a country like Pakistan dares to educate others on human rights, while minorities are being continuously atrocities in its own country. Instead of spreading lies, Pakistan should improve the situation at home and stop the atrocities being committed against minorities.’
India exposed Pakistan’s hypocrisy on human rights issues at the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. India had slammed Pakistan for exposing the atrocities being committed against minorities in Pakistan. “It is ironic that a country with the worst record in the field of human rights is trying to preach to other countries,” said diplomat Mohammad Hussain, representing India.
Addressing the 34th session of the Human Rights Council, Indian diplomat Mohammad Hussain said, “They (Pakistan) misuse this platform by making false allegations against India, which only exposes their hypocrisy. Instead of resorting to propaganda, Pakistan should address the state-sponsored repression and systematic discrimination against religious and ethnic minorities in its own country.”
It is noteworthy that this session of the Human Rights Council is being held at a time when unrest and protests are going on in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as a result of which many people have been killed. Addressing the UNHRC, United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) spokesperson Nasir Aziz Khan called for international intervention against Pakistan’s increasing repression in PoK. Khan spoke about the recent protests in PoK, including a complete shutdown and a Chakka Jam strike led by the United Awami Action Committee on September 29. He accused Islamabad of deploying troops, shutting down internet services and disrupting communication to suppress dissent. “More than three million Kashmiris are under siege in PoK,” Khan said.
Protests have been going on in PoK for several days, demanding a reduction in electricity rates, subsidised wheat flour and improved healthcare. The strike, which started as a peaceful one, has now turned violent, with at least three people killed and over 22 injured. The protesters are also demanding the removal of 12 assembly seats reserved for refugees settled in Pakistan. Earlier, a seminar held during the ongoing session in Geneva highlighted the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
