Digital trucks roll through Washington, demand Justice for war crime victims in Kashmir
Washington: Digital trucks displaying messages demanding accountability for war crimes in Kashmir drove through key locations in Washington, D.C., including The Capitol Hill and The White House.
According to Kashmir Media Service, rented by the World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF), the trucks showcased slogans such as “No Election, No Selection: UN Resolutions Only Solution” and “India: Stop Land Grabbing in Kashmir.”
Dr. Ghulam N. Mir, president of WKAF, criticized the global indifference to the suffering of Kashmiris under Indian rule, likening their plight to that of Palestinians. He emphasized the urgent need for international action against India’s military occupation, which he described as a form of settler colonialism.
Participants expressed frustration over the lack of attention from world leaders, warning that the ongoing oppression could escalate into a broader conflict.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman of the World Forum for Peace & Justice, expressed dismay over the inaction of world powers to address the Kashmir crisis, despite their claims to prioritize human rights and democratic solutions. He emphasized that the dispute’s resolution is crucial for regional peace and global stability. Dr. Fai questioned why world leaders, including President Biden, fail to use their moral authority to promote democratic values and universal principles.
Dr. Imtiaz Khan, a Kashmiri American scholar, warned that the international community’s silence on Kashmir is heartbreaking, enabling India’s atrocities. He highlighted the alarming land grab by occupation forces, displacing Kashmiris and settling armed Hindu militants. Dr. Khan urged the international community to move beyond empty statements, advocating for sanctions and censure against India to prevent catastrophic consequences for the region and globally.
Sardar Zarif Khan condemned the brutal tactics used by Indian forces, while Sardar Shoaib Irshad highlighted the humanitarian crisis faced by civilians.
The demonstration aimed to urge the U.S. government to leverage its influence in resolving the Kashmir dispute and uphold human rights in the territory.
Sardar Aftab Roshan Khan, leader of the Washington metropolitan Kashmiri American community, reiterated the longstanding demand of the Kashmiri people – to determine their own fate. Khan emphasized that Kashmiris will continue to resist India’s colonial occupation until they achieve their right to self-determination, as enshrined in international law and numerous UN Security Council resolutions agreed upon by both India and Pakistan.
