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27 October Is a Black Day; Kashmiris Will Never Compromise on Their Right to Self-Determination: Ali Raza Syed
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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.
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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
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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.

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Triple threat of malnutrition puts children in South Asia at risk, UNICEF warns

Unhealthy food environments are fuelling a worsening nutrition crisis for children in the region KATHMANDU, (TW News) – Children across South Asia face an escalating nutrition crisis, with millions suffering from undernourishment, anaemia and obesity. UNICEF warns that unless urgent action is taken, the futures of millions of children will be at risk. UNICEF’s new report Feeding...

Over 6 million children at risk as deadly floods lash across South Asia
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Over 6 million children at risk as deadly floods lash across South Asia

Statement by Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, urges countries to safeguard children as torrential rain predicted in coming weeks NEW DELHI/ KATHMANDU, 30 July 2024 – “UNICEF is alarmed about reports of children and young people affected by torrential rain, flash floods and landslides that have lashed Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. “Our...

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