WASHINGTON – United States Congressman Andre Carson stands with Kashmirisfighting coronavirus under draconian restrictions from Indian government.
US Congressman Andre Carson on Saturday sympathised with the people ofIndian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) who were facing difficulties in protectingthemselves from coronavirus due to the “draconian restrictions” place onthem by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“My heart remains with the people of #Kashmir during this challengingtime,” said the lawmaker from the US state of Indiana .
“The draconian restrictions placed upon them by PM Modi are not only takingaway their basic human rights, but also making it more difficult to protectagainst COVID-19,” said Carson. He also called for the end of the “unjustrestrictions” placed on the occupied territory.
Earlier this month, Pakistan expressed sheer concern over the lack ofmedical supplies for the IoK during the coronavirus pandemic, as the valleycontinued to face human rights violation and lockdown.
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Islamabad has also condemned and rejected the introduction of “Jammu andKashmir Reorganisation Order 2020” which it termed as an attempt toillegally change the demographic structure of IoK.
“This is a clear violation of international law, including the 4th GenevaConvention,” said the FO spokesperson. The official added that the Indianaction was a continuation of India’s illegal and unilateral steps sinceAugust 5, 2019.
