Pakistan embassy in Senegal observes Youm-e-Istehsal, honours Kashmiri struggle for freedom
Dakar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Senegal, under the leadership of Ambassador Saima Sayed, held a solemn and dignified ceremony to observe Youm-e-Istehsal, marking six years since the unilateral revocation of Article 370 by India and the intensification of human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The event began with the reading of special messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, each of whom reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolute solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and reiterated the country’s diplomatic, political, and moral support for their just struggle for self-determination.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Saima Sayed highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in IIOJK, noting that the people of Kashmir continue to face widespread repression, military lockdowns, and denial of basic freedoms.
“August 5, 2019, marked the beginning of a new phase of systematic suppression and demographic engineering by India, designed to alter the identity and will of the Kashmiri people,” she said.
A documentary screening followed, offering a poignant portrayal of the Kashmiri people’s resilience and steadfastness in the face of decades of occupation. Attendees were deeply moved by the visual narrative of life under siege and the enduring spirit of those living through constant surveillance and suppression.
A photo exhibition, curated by the Embassy, presented powerful visuals documenting the atrocities committed by Indian forces in IIOJK. The images served as a stark reminder of the urgent need for international accountability and human rights monitoring in the region.
The event concluded with a collective prayer for the freedom, dignity, and justice of the Kashmiri people. Members of the diplomatic corps, representatives from the local community, and Pakistani nationals in Senegal joined in expressing solidarity with Kashmiris and reaffirmed support for the peaceful resolution of the dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
