#PeaceAdvocacy Archives

92-Year old ex-MP spends night in Jammu Jail for Organizing Solidarity Meet on Gaza War

October 27, 2023 Editor

Sheikh Abdul Rehman was taken to a Jammu police station last Friday night, and spent the night there, ahead of the planned solidarity meeting that was to be held the next day at Maharaja Hari Singh Park in Jammu. A 92-year-old former MP from Jammu and Kashmir was among five people who spent a night in police custody last week over their decision to call a meeting to express solidarity with the victims of bombardment in Gaza. Sheikh Abdul Rehman was taken to a Jammu police station last Friday night,…

Mehbooba Mufti draws parallel between Kashmir and Palestine, Condemns Israel’s Offensive

October 27, 2023 Editor

While condemning Israel’s action on Gaza, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti equated Kashmir with Palestine and said the people of Jammu Kashmir can’t be suppressed by using forces and agencies. On the 26th of October, back in 1947, Jammu and Kashmir became a part of India. Mehbooba spoke about today and mentioned that we didn’t doubt it, but she feels that the India of 1947 is different from the one we see now. She’s accusing the BJP of weakening the connection that was made when Jammu and…

Mirwaiz Expresses Profound Concern Over Ongoing Situation in Palestine

October 15, 2023 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday expressed his deep concern over the ongoing situation in Palestine, emphasising the need for global solidarity and a just resolution to the longstanding conflict. Israeli forces have killed more than 1,900 people in Gaza as it continues strikes. Distressing videos have surfaced on various social media platforms, depicting the heartbreaking scenes of Palestinian civilians, predominantly children, being hurriedly evacuated to overcrowded hospitals. In a statement, Mirwaiz conveyed his anguish at the persistent suffering and hardships faced by the people of Palestine. He highlighted the grave…