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Saturday, July 31, 2010
US lawmakers urge resolution of Kashmir disputeWASHINGTON: Voicing their deep concern over the ongoing human rights violations in Indian-held Kashmir, a number of US congressmen have urged the resolution of the decades-old conflict, as it would end the sufferings of the Kashmiri people and increase economic opportunities for South Asia.
Speaking at the 11th International Kashmir Conference on the Capitol Hill, several lawmakers said South Asia would have been different today if the issue had been given attention it deserved.
The lawmakers who spoke on the opening day of the moot, included Congressman Dan Burton, Congressman Alderholt, Congressman Danny Davis, Congressman Dannis Kuchinich, Congressman Yvette Clark and Congressman Joseph Pit. The members expressed their deep concern and dissatisfaction over the prevailing situation in the wake of this month’s killings of Kashmiri youth, when the Indian security forces fired upon them to stifle their protests.
Several participants noted with deep concern the detention of several political figures and blatant disregard for human rights, as rights activists informed the gathering of discovery of mass graves and acts of violence against civilians.
In their remarks, the US lawmakers called for bringing to an end the excruciating sufferings of people in the occupied territory and urged respect for human rights and end to violence. In this respect, US legislators supported talks between India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the political aspirations of the people of IHK. app
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk