ANKARA, 27
October 2016: In order to observe “Black
Day,” and reaffirm solidarity with the oppressed people of the Indian Occupied
Jammu & Kashmir (IOK), a large number of Pakistan community members,
students and Turkish guests attended an event at Pakistan Embassy Ankara on
Wednesday evening.
The
programme began with the observance of one-minute silence for all the martyrs
of Kashmir, Police Training School Quetta and victims of terrorist attacks in
Pakistan and Turkey.
Speakers at the event highlighted growing human
rights violations in IOK in the aftermath of the extra judicial killing of
young Kashmiri leader Burhan Wani. They strongly condemned the recent spate of
violence and oppression unleashed by the security forces. All the participants
wore ‘black armbands.’
Mr.
Burhan Kayaturk, Member of Parliament from Van and Chairman of Turkey-Pakistan
Cultural Association, said the world was watching brutalities in Occupied
Kashmir but was largely silent about it. He said Turkey would continue to
support the oppressed people of Kashmir and would always stand by Pakistan. He reaffirmed
Turkey’s support for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with
UN Security Council resolutions through a free and impartial plebiscite.
In his
remarks on the occasion, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkey Sohail Mahmood
informed that since the martyrdom of Burhan Wani on 8 July 2016, over 150
Kashmiris had lost their lives while more than 15,000 were injured. Due to the
use of pellets by Indian security forces, the eyesight of over 700 youth had
been severely affected, and 150 had become permanently blinded. He added that in the wake of excessive use of
force by the occupying forces, some voices had been raised, including by the UN
Secretary General and the OIC. He hoped that the international community would
pay urgent attention to the tragedy unfolding in Occupied Kashmir and efforts
would be made to provide relief and justice to the Kashmiri people. The
Ambassador also expressed sincere gratitude for the unflinching support of the leadership,
Government and people of Turkey for the Kashmir cause.
A
documentary was shown that highlighted Indian atrocities, particularly against
children, women and elderly. Students of
Pakistan Embassy School presented Kashmiri song “Ansoon ki zuban koi sunta nahi.”
The event concluded with prayer (dua) for martyrs and early recovery for the
injured Kashmiris, which was followed by the lighting of candles by all the
participants.
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