Geneva, Sept. 22 -- The human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was raised before the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), with political activist Jamil Maqsood calling for accountability, independent monitoring and restoration of communications in the region.

Speaking during the Council's consideration of Item 4, situations that require the Council's attention, Maqsood said the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) Charter of Demands remained central to what he described as a peaceful civilian movement seeking fundamental rights in PoJK.

"Our organisation draws the urgent attention of this Council to the grave situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where ...