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Pakistan's human rights body condemns violence in PoJK, calls for immediate de-escalation

Jun 09, 2026

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over deadly clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The unrest intensified after the government banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under anti-terrorism laws ahead of regional elections, sparking criticism over suppressed democratic space.

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