US urges India to end information blackout in IOK

Concerned over reports about continuous communication blockade in region, says State Department spokesperson


News Desk September 06, 2019
US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

The United States has expressed concern over the grim situation in Indian-Occupied Kashmir following India's August 5 move of abrogating the special status of the territory and impose severe restriction on public movement and communication, Radio Pakistan reported on Friday.

Talking to media in Washington, State Department Spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus said that the US was concerned about reports about the continuous blockade of internet and mobile phone access in certain regions.

“We continue to be very concerned by widespread detentions and the restrictions on the residents of the region, she said. She urged the Indian government to respect human rights and restore access to services such as the internet and mobile networks.

COMMENTS (2)

Atiya Sami | 4 years ago | Reply Right.
Azizul Falak | 4 years ago | Reply Better late than never; U.S condemnation of human rights violations in IOK finally came about. Hope more condemnations from other developed countries of First World follow suit.
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