In Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, the Joint Awami Action Committee has demanded an immediate halt to firing and the use of force against civilians by Pakistani security forces. The demand follows reports of several deaths, including women and children, and dozens of injuries during firing and drone attacks on peaceful protesters in the Rawalakot region.

The JAAC has called for the immediate return of bodies to bereaved families, proper medical treatment for the injured and restoration of mobile and internet services. It has also demanded an independent, impartial and time-bound investigation into the killings, injuries and arrests. Meanwhile, the United Kashmir People’s National Party has condemned the attacks on protesters and residential areas. The organisation has urged the United Nations to constitute an independent international fact-finding mission to investigate human rights violations in PoJK.