ISLAMABAD: In the light of Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day, Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the international community, especially women to become voice of resilient Kashmiri women for peace in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK).
PM Imran took to Twitter today (Sunday) and said, “For 7 decades, Indian forces have committed war like crimes against women in occupied Kashmir.”
Today is Kashmir Women Resistance Day. For 7 decades, Indian forces have committed war crimes against women in IOJK. Their sufferings have multiplied after 5 Aug siege by Modi Govt. I urge world community, esp women, to become voice of resilient Kashmiri women for peace in IOJK.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 23, 2020
The premier said, “The sufferings of the women have been multiplied after August 5 siege by Modi-led Indian government,” and urged the world community to become voice of Kashmiri women.
Ever since 2014, February 23, is remembered as Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day for the struggles of the survivors of mass rape and torture in villages of Kunan and Poshpara in IoK.
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