United Nations Human Rights Official responded on India’s rejection of Kashmir Comments

United Nations Human Rights Official responded on India's rejection of Kashmir Comments

India had recently said that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet’s comments on the circumstances in Kashmir are “unwarranted and do not reflect the ground reality.” The United Nations Human Rights Office has responded to India’s recent rejection of the UN Human Rights chief’s remarks that “restrictive measures in Kashmir can result in human rights violations and foster further tensions and discontent”. The UN Human Rights chief had described India’s use of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as well as “frequent” temporary communication blackouts in Kashmir as…

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Press Council Of India to inquire allegations of Journalist’s harassment in Kashmir

Press Council Of India to inquire allegations of Journalist's harassment in Kashmir

The Press Council Of India(PCI) has constituted a three-member team, following former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s letter about the ‘harrowing state’ of journalism in Kashmir. The Press Council of India on Thursday constituted a three-member fact-finding committee to inquire into the allegations of intimidation and harassment of journalists in Jammu and Kashmir. The PCI letter stated that the three-member fact-finding committee will inquire into the allegations of harassment and intimidation to journalists in Kashmir. “The Hon’ble Chairman, Press Council of India while taking suo-motu cognisance on the…

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