Kashmiris mark India's Republic Day as 'Black Day' today
Pakistan
Black Day is observed to raise awareness about brutalities by Indian forces in Held Kashmir
MIRPUR (APP) - Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over are observing India’s Republic Day on Sunday as a “Black Day” to protest against continued occupation and human rights abuses in the region.
This annual protest is a reiteration of the Kashmiris’ strong indignation and resistance against Indian rule, which has denied them their right to self-determination for over 77 years.
The observance of the Black Day also aims to raise awareness about the continued brutalities and custodial killings of innocent Kashmiris by Indian occupying forces.
In AJK, protest rallies and demonstrations will be held in all ten districts, with a major rally planned in the state metropolis.
Leaders of various political parties, including those in the AJK parliament, will participate in the protest to express solidarity with the people of IIOJK in their struggle for freedom and self-determination, this was reported by APP correspondent from Mirpur on Saturday.
Similar protests will also be held in other parts of the world, including Pakistan, to condemn India’s occupation and human rights abuses in Kashmir.
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has called on the international community to take notice of the worsening situation in IIOJK and pressure India to resolve the Kashmir dispute peacefully.
