ISLAMABAD – United States State Department conveys serious concerns overdeteriorating situation in Occupied Kashmir.
Reports in the US media quoted a US State Department official as tellingjournalists that Washington “continues to be very concerned by reports ofdetentions and the continued restrictions on the residents of the region”.
“We urge respect for human rights, compliance with legal procedures, andinclusive dialogue with those affected. We continue to call for calm andrestraint, including on rhetoric,” the official added.
The official also urged restraint on the Line of Control (LoC) as mediareports and think tank experts warned that tensions in the disputed regioncould lead to a war between South Asia’s two nucleararmed nations.
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“We call on all parties to maintain peace and stability along the Line ofControl and to prevent cross-border terrorism. We continue to supportdirect dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues ofconcern,” the official said.
