U.K. parliamentary group raises concern over 'escalating' tensions in PoK
A group of British MPs has expressed concern over communication blackouts and arrests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The group is urging the British government to engage diplomatically to encourage de-escalation following local protests and the banning of a regional activist group.
Why it matters
It underscores the international diplomatic interest in the stability and human rights situation within the disputed Kashmir region.
A British parliamentary group has raised concerns over reports of communication disruptions, arrests and “escalating tensions” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and sought clarification from the British government on its assessment of the situation.
The report balances the concerns of the British parliamentary group with India's official stance on the region's sovereignty.
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