Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Amnesty Urges Probe into Rawalakot Election Violence
Amnesty International is very worried about reports of violence during elections in Rawalakot, a place in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
They say security forces hurt protesters, and this has happened before.
Amnesty wants a fair investigation and for the internet and phones to work again so people can check what's really happening.
They also don't like that a group called JAAC is banned because it makes things more tense.
Amnesty thinks the ban is being used to stop people from protesting.
There are different numbers about how many people got hurt, but everyone agrees something bad happened.
Amnesty International calls for an independent investigation into violence against protesters in Rawalakot during regional elections.
The organization urges the restoration of internet and mobile services to verify events independently.
Amnesty criticizes the ban on the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), stating it heightens tensions.
JAAC claims 19 people were killed and dozens injured, while media reports casualties without confirming a death toll.
Police report two of their personnel were injured during the clashes.
- Who
- Amnesty International, Pakistani authorities, protesters, security forces, JAAC members
- What
- Violence during regional elections, calls for investigation, ban on JAAC
- When
- July 27
- Where
- Rawalakot, Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To address reports of unlawful violence and demand transparency and restoration of communications
Amnesty International
Pakistani Authorities
Investigation into Violence
Amnesty International
Amnesty International demands a prompt, independent, and transparent investigation into the use of lethal force against protesters.
Pakistani Authorities
Pakistani authorities have not publicly responded to the call for an investigation.
Restoration of Communications
Amnesty International
Amnesty International urges the restoration of internet and mobile services to enable independent verification of events.
Pakistani Authorities
Pakistani authorities have not indicated any plans to restore communications access.
Ban on JAAC
Amnesty International
Amnesty International criticizes the ban on the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), stating it heightens tensions and is used to silence protesters.
Pakistani Authorities
Pakistani authorities have not commented on the ban's impact on tensions or the use of anti-terror laws.
- Organization
- Amnesty International
- Region
- Rawalakot, Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir
- Date of Incident
- July 27
- Casualties Claimed by JAAC
- 19 killed, dozens injured
- Police Injuries
- 2 personnel injured
- Acting Regional Director
- Isabelle Lassee
- Protest Movement
- Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)
