British Kashmiris Protest Across UK Over Security Operations in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
British Kashmiris held peaceful demonstrations in London, Manchester, Bradford and Birmingham on 9 November, calling for an end to security operations in Rawalakot and other parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Delegations submitted an urgent memorandum to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling for immediate protection for civilians, safe access to medical care and the preservation of evidence for an independent judicial inquiry. They also urged JKJAAC and the governments of Pakistan and AJK to begin direct talks within seven days.
11/9/20261 min read
Large numbers of British Kashmiris held peaceful demonstrations outside the Pakistan High Commission in London and Pakistani consular premises in Manchester, Bradford and Birmingham on Monday, calling for an end to ongoing security operations in Rawalakot and other parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Delegations submitted an urgent memorandum to Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, requesting immediate measures to protect civilians, provide medical and humanitarian access, preserve evidence and resume direct negotiations.
The memorandum cites a rapid update by the Jammu Kashmir Human Rights Observatory, which independently corroborated 101 killings of civilians since 5th June 2026, including three killings and recorded an initial list of 18 people reported injured following events in Rawalakot on 5 November. The circumstances and responsibility remain subject to independent investigation.
A spokesperson for the British Kashmiri Community Delegation said:
“British Kashmiris are protesting peacefully because further loss of life must be prevented. We are asking Pakistan’s Prime Minister to protect civilians, ensure treatment for the wounded, preserve all evidence and establish an investigation independent of any unit whose conduct may be examined.”
The memorandum also refers to United Nations Special Procedures communication AL PAK 4/2026. Six UN mandates raised concerns about the proscription of Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, alleged unlawful killings, excessive force, arbitrary arrests, communications restrictions and the reported placement of 205 people on the Fourth Schedule.
The delegations called for:
· an immediate civilian-protection directive;
· protected access for ambulances, hospitals, lawyers, journalists and independent monitors;
· restoration of internet, mobile, messaging and banking services;
· publication of verified casualty, detention and missing-person records;
· preservation of operational, medical, custody and digital evidence;
· an independent judicial inquiry;
· legal review of JKJAAC’s proscription and Fourth Schedule measures;
· a substantive response to the UN communication; and
· direct negotiations among JKJAAC and the Governments of Pakistan and AJK within seven days.
The spokesperson added:
“We are not asking anyone to prejudge responsibility. We are asking for protection, truth and due process. Alleged wrongdoing by any party should be investigated under one evidential standard, while peaceful political and civil-rights advocacy must not be equated with terrorism.”
The memorandum asks for a written government response identifying the responsible authorities, actions taken, deadlines and verification arrangements.
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