Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Pakistan Crackdown in PoK Sparks International Outcry
People living in the area of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have been protesting for better rights and want to decide if they belong to India or Pakistan.
The Pakistani army has used force, killing more than 40 civilians and arresting many.
A local group says this is a violation of human rights.
They want the UN and EU to investigate and stop the violence.
The people want peace and the right to choose their future.
Pakistani forces have killed over 40 civilians in PoK during a crackdown.
Dozens of people were injured and many were arrested in Rawalakot and Mirpur.
Local groups claim the violence violates international human rights law.
The United Kashmir People's National Party calls for UN and EU intervention.
Parimoksh Seth urges the UN to condemn the killings and hold Pakistan accountable.
- Who
- People of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistani authorities
- What
- Crackdown involving killings, arrests, and suppression of protests
- When
- July 27-28, ongoing
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Rawalakot, Mirpur
- Why
- To suppress dissent and maintain control
- Location
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
- Reported deaths
- over 40
- Reported injuries
- dozens
- Date of incidents
- July 27-28
- International bodies called for
- UN, EU