London, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
British Kashmiris staged protests at several locations across the United Kingdom, including outside Pakistani diplomatic missions in London, Manchester, Bradford and Birmingham, demanding an end to the alleged crackdown on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The demonstrations were held on Monday following reports of civilian casualties and injuries during security operations in the Rawalakot region. Protesters alleged that Pakistani security forces had opened fire and carried out drone strikes against peaceful demonstrators, resulting in the deaths of several people, including women and children, and leaving dozens injured.
According to the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a delegation representing the British Kashmiri community also submitted an urgent memorandum to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It called for immediate steps to protect civilians, ensure medical and humanitarian access, preserve evidence and restart direct negotiations in PoK.
The memorandum referred to fresh deaths, injuries and allegations of abuses during security operations in Rawalakot on November 5, 2026, warning that further delays could lead to more civilian casualties and undermine the possibility of peaceful dialogue.
The signatories urged the Pakistani government to address independently corroborated reports of deaths, fill gaps in publicly available information and order prompt, impartial investigations into the allegations.
They also called for a response to concerns reportedly raised by six United Nations Special Procedures mandate holders regarding the human rights situation in PoK. These concerns included the designation of JAAC as a terrorist organisation, counter-terrorism measures, alleged unlawful killings, excessive use of force, arbitrary arrests, communication restrictions and the placement of 205 people on the Fourth Schedule of Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act.
The memorandum called for interim measures to prevent further alleged violations, stressing that firearms should not be used merely to disperse assemblies and that intentional lethal force is permissible only when strictly unavoidable to protect life from an imminent threat.
“Protect civilians. Treat the wounded. Preserve the evidence. Account for the detained and missing. Review the proscription and fourth schedule measures. Respond to the United Nations. Resume authorised dialogue now,” the signatories stated.
Describing the memorandum as an appeal for timely leadership and lawful restraint, they urged Pakistan to demonstrate its commitment to the rights and dignity of Kashmiris through civilian protection, accountability, due process and a credible political settlement.
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