Canberra: To commemorate Kashmir Siege Day, a virtual seminar titled “ A year of unabated human rights & humanitarian ordeal, military siege and oppression in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)” was held at Pakistan High Commission, Canberra on 05 August 2020.
The lead speakers included Honourable President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan, former Senator Ms. Lee Rhiannon, Mr. David Shoebridge, Member of the Legislative Council in the New South Wales Parliament, Dr. Claude Rakisits, Hon. Associate Professor ANU, Professor Samina Yasmin, Director Centre for Muslim States and Societies, and High Commissioner for Pakistan, Mr. Babar Amin.
The webinar was attended by many scholars, intellectuals, journalists, members of Kashmir Solidarity Council, Pakistani community and Australians from all states and territories.
A significant number also physically participated in the event at the High Commission of Pakistan Canberra, while observing the Covid distancing regulations.
The President, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan said that the latest happenings in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir should be an eye-opener for the international community.
Though there is a greater awareness about the heart wrenching ordeal of Kashmiris, many countries were reluctant to speak about it due to their political, strategic, and economic interests with India.–PR
