Geneva, (Younas Khan) __ The Kashmiri community organized a three-day protest camp outside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on the occasion of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. Protest tents were set up, while banners and a photo exhibition were also displayed highlighting alleged human rights violations against Kashmiris.

The banners prominently featured images depicting the hardships faced by Kashmiris and scenes reflecting the actions of Indian security forces in the region. Brochures detailing the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir were also distributed among visitors during the protest camp, which will continue for three days.

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The significance of such protest activities increases during the UN session, as representatives of human rights organizations, members of civil society, and diplomats from around the world are present in Geneva to attend the meetings. Demonstrations like this help draw global attention to the situation in Kashmir.

The organizers of the protest camp, including Altaf Hussain Wani, Sardar Amjad Yousaf, and other Kashmiri leaders, stated that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute has remained on the agenda of the UN Security Council for decades.

Speakers at the camp alleged that India has been committing serious human rights violations in the region for decades. They expressed their determination to expose what they described as India’s actions before international forums.

It is worth noting that the session of the UN Human Rights Council is currently underway in Geneva, with the participation of diplomats, representatives of human rights organizations, government officials, and members of civil society from across the world. On such occasions, protest camps like this carry particular importance as they help draw the attention of international delegates and human rights officials to the situation in Kashmir.