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PoK Group Calls Pakistan's Independence Day 'Black Day'
There is a region called Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, or PoK, where many people call themselves Kashmiris.
A group called the Awami Action Committee says Pakistan's government and soldiers treat them badly.
The group says Pakistani soldiers recently fired guns and killed nearly 100 people there.
Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day every year on August 14.
This year, the committee wants to call August 13 and 14 'Black Days' instead of a celebration.
They asked Kashmiris living in other countries to protest outside Pakistani embassies on those days.
The protests are meant to show the world that the group is not happy with Pakistan.
The committee says it will keep fighting 'till the last breath' until Kashmir is free.
It hopes the world will pay attention to what is happening in PoK.
The Awami Action Committee has announced fresh protests calling August 13-14 'Black Days' ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day.
Group leader Umer Nazir Kashmiri urged Kashmiris abroad to hold rallies outside Pakistani embassies and diplomatic missions on August 13.
The group claims nearly 100 Kashmiris were killed in recent firing by the Pakistan military in PoK.
August 13 protests target the Pakistani state and security forces, while August 14 is expected to highlight alleged repression.
The committee vowed its struggle will continue 'till the last breath,' asserting 'freedom will be Kashmir's destiny.'
- Who
- The Awami Action Committee, led by Umer Nazir Kashmiri, along with Kashmiris in PoK and the Kashmiri diaspora abroad.
- What
- Announced protests marking August 13-14 as 'Black Days' ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day, with global demonstrations planned outside Pakistani diplomatic missions.
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and outside Pakistani embassies and diplomatic missions overseas.
- When
- August 13-14, 2026; the announcement was made ahead of the planned protests.
- Why
- To protest alleged atrocities, killings, and repression by Pakistani security forces and to draw global attention to Islamabad's control over PoK.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Awami Action Committee
- Leader
- Umer Nazir Kashmiri
- Protest dates
- August 13-14, 2026
- Designation
- 'Black Days'
- Alleged killing count
- Nearly 100 Kashmiris in recent firing by Pakistan military
- Protest targets
- Pakistani state, security forces, and diplomatic missions abroad
- Movement slogan
- 'Freedom will be Kashmir's destiny'
Quotes
Umer Nazir Kashmiri
Leader of the Awami Action Committee
“"The committee says its struggle will continue till the last breath and that freedom will be Kashmir’s destiny."”
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“"Nearly 100 Kashmiris were killed in recent firing by the Pakistan military in PoK."”
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