As Kashmir Black Day approaches its 80th anniversary, a new generation of Kashmiri activists is reshaping how the dispute is remembered and discussed worldwide. Saman Kayani examines whether digital activism can strengthen the demand for self-determination or risk turning a political struggle into an annual ritual of online remembrance.
Tag: Self-Determination
27 October Is a Black Day; Kashmiris Will Never Compromise on Their Right to Self-Determination: Ali Raza Syed
Kashmir Council Europe Chairman Ali Raza Syed has reaffirmed that Kashmiris will never compromise on their right to self-determination, calling for an end to Indian rule in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
On Kashmir Black Day, he urged the United Nations and European Union to support a just, peaceful and lasting resolution of the longstanding dispute.
The Accession That Left Kashmir’s Future Unsettled.
Nearly eight decades after 27 October 1947, the political future of Jammu and Kashmir remains disputed, with questions of self-determination, human rights and international commitments still unresolved.
On Kashmir Black Day 2026, Mehr un Nisa examines the historical events, UN resolutions and continuing search for a peaceful and just settlement.
Kashmir between Realpolitik and International Law: The Unfulfilled Promise of 1947
The Kashmir dispute highlights the gap between international legal principles and geopolitical realities, raising questions about self-determination, international commitments and global accountability. This analysis examines why the promise associated with 1947 remains unfulfilled and why a peaceful, politically legitimate solution is essential for regional stability.
The Case India Brought: From Security Council Referral to the Plebiscite Pledge.
India took the Kashmir question to the UN, accepted a framework for a free and impartial plebiscite, yet the vote never took place. Muhammad Waleed Akhtar examines the historical record and the unresolved promise of self-determination.
At UNHRC, Wani Urges UN to Restore Kashmiris’ Right to Self-Determination
Geneva, (TW News) __ Prominent rights activist and chairman Kashmir Institute of International Relations Altaf Hussain Wani has strongly condemned India’s continued denial of the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. Speaking during the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order at the 60th Session of the...
The Forgotten Right: U.S. Complicity in Kashmir’s Struggle for Self-Determination
Tariq Ahmed America’s Moral Duplicity in Foreign Policy The United States has long presented itself as a beacon of liberty and democracy, a “Shining City on the Hill.” However, its foreign policy often reveals a different story. While Washington claims to uphold human rights, strategic interests and geopolitical concerns frequently overshadow these ideals, exposing a...






