(London, 12th December 2013): A delegation of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) UK & Europe Zone, visited the South African Embassy in London earlier this morning to pay their respect and tribute to this great man of peace and a hero of freedom struggle. Delegation also signed the book of condolences on behalf of The Kashmiri People.  The delegation later also visited London’s Parliament Square where they laid wreath beneath the statue of Nelson Mandela. The delegation included Councillor Mahmood Hussain (Senior vice President, JKLF UK), M Faiz (President, JKLF London Branch) and Tariq Sharif (Member Executive Committee).

Senior Vice Preseident of JKLF in UK, Councillor Mahmood Hussain who headed the delegation recorded the following message in the condolence book

“The world has lost a great freedom fighter and an inspirational figure for all the freedom loving people and oppressed nations.  You will be remembered by the Kashmiri people, who are also struggling for their freedom''

(London 11 December 2013):

Once again seminars and lectures were delivered on this issue, articles appeared in the media highlighting the importance of Human rights year after year, and it is stressed that no one should be denied Basic Human in any circumstances.

In a statement issued from London, Senior Vice President of JKLF UK Councillor Mahmood Hussain has said that Western nations always advocate the importance of Human rights and express their displeasure against the regimes that violate these rights but they keep quiet as far as Human rights violations in disputed Jammu Kashmir region are concerned. The Kashmiri people are not only deprived of their basic human rights, but are being mercilessly annihilated. The Indian government has imposed black laws such as AFSPA, PSA etc providing immunity to the soldiers. The people are killed and shot daily, houses are searched without warrant, in few incidents some are burnt down with the occupants still inside. 

Councillor Mahmood Hussain said that State sponsored systemic killing is fully operational in Kashmir. No wonder Indian Government is reluctant to allow Independent agencies to monitor abuses being perpetrated by its over 700, 000 troops stationed in Kashmir. (Most heavily militarised region in the world). The Only Crime of the poor and defenceless Kashmiris is that they are asking for their right to exercise the right of self determination.

He further added that it is high time that the people of the world use their voice against this injustice and against the violation of the sanctity of Human Rights.

Publicity Secretary,

JKLF London Branch

JKLF in London has said that by not allowing Yasin Malik, his wife and 18 months old daughter to stay in a hotel in New Delhi shows intolerance towards the residents of Jammu Kashmir by the Indian State.

 In a Statement Issued from London, Senior Vice President of JKLF in UK Councillor Mahmood Hussain said that such behaviour of India makes us Kashmiris more determined for freedom from foreign occupation. Only due to the person's political ideology, he was thrown out of the hotel along with his family. Such oppressive and cruel measures cannot be legitimised at any level and will not dampen the struggle for right to self determination and national dignity of Kashmiris.

Councillor Mahmood Hussain further said if Indian authorities continue to harass Kashmiris in India and continue restricting the movements of JKLF Chairman Yasin malik, the organization will take this  issue before international human rights fora as well  as other authorities to expose the under hand undemocratic  methods of Indian state machinery in Kashmir. Cllr Hussain said that forcing a young child out of a hotel in middle of a night along with her parents! this shows the true face of India's so called Democracy, no civil society in any part of the world, would tolerate this inhumane behaviour.  

Press Secretary,

JKLF (London Branch)

LONDON, 26 Nov 2013:

The London Branch of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has denounced the plans by Indian Army to build a big wall on the Line of Control (LoC) (similar to  one Israeli's have built dividing the Palestinians) and demanded immediate end to such ‘vicious plan’ designed to permanently divide the Jammu Kashmir state.

The condemnation came at a meeting held in London in which the latest developments on Kashmir issue were thoroughly discussed.

The participants termed Jammu Kashmir as an indivisible entity and pledged all out efforts would be made to protect the political as well as the geographical integrity of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. They said that the proposed ‘Wall’ on the Line of Control (LoC) would meet the similar fate that the Berlin Wall had met in Germany.

The participants also urged the United Nations for necessary action on the matter as Jammu Kashmir is still as disputed in its agenda. This is a final wake up call for the entire Kashmiri Nation, weather living in Kashmir or abroad, to come out, unite and protest vociferously against the proposal of India’s Apartheid Wall.

The meeting was presided over by London Branch President Mahmood Faiz and addressed by Councillor Mahmood Hussain, Tariq Sharif, Javaid Rashid & Sanawar Hussain.

Press Secretary,

JKLF London Branch

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JKLF delegation participated in the Seminar titled “Denial of Self-Determination & Human Rights to Small Nations in Commonwealth States” held in House of Lords organised by “Nations Without States”. The purpose of the seminar was to highlight the plight of oppressed nations within Commonwealth & was attended by many representatives of organisations struggling for their right of self-determination.  

JKLF delegation included London Branch President Mahmood Faiz, Senior Vice President of JKLF UK Zone Councillor Mahmood Hussain and JKLF UK Zone Executive Committee Member Tariq Sharif.

While speaking on the Kashmir issue at this occasion, JKLF London Branch President Mahmood Faiz who represents Kashmir on “Nations Without States” board said that Jammu Kashmir State has been kept under occupation since last over 6 decades despite many promises by the founders of both India and Pakistan. Jammu Kashmir was a sovereign state at the time British Raj ended in sub-continent but was shortly occupied by the neighbouring countries. Mahmood Faiz said that situation in Indian Occupied part of Jammu Kashmir is very grim where Indian Army is using all methods to suppress the poplar voice of freedom. He said that rape and arson are being used by the Indian armed forces as a method of oppression. Mahmmod Faiz said that India Army has absolute power under draconian Armed Force Special Powers Act (AFSPA) which means they are not accountable for any heinous crime they commit.  He further said that “Nations Without States” is a great platform to speak & march together in one united voice until we are free.

Jagdish Singh, founding member of “Nations Without States” during his speech praised the role of JKLF and said that it is the only indigenous movement in the divided Jammu State struggle for the reunification and complete independence.

The seminar was also addressed by Dr Jawad Malla, Graham Williamsonm, Yogalingam Sockalingam, Bernard Dube, Mehrab Baloch, Hakeem Wadhela, Lakhu Luhana, Doris Jones & Robert Tamanji.

Press Secretary,

JKLF London Branch

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Press Release

(London - 31 October 2013)

JKLF London Branch held a Reception for Mr Tanveer Chaudhry, (Senior JKLF Leader from Finland) who was on a brief visit to United Kingdom. During the Meeting with JKLF colleagues, Discussion took place on many organizational Matters and current situation in Jammu Kashmir were thoroughly discussed.

Speaking on this occasion, Tanveer Chaudhry said that JKLF will continue its peaceful struggle for re-unification and complete independence of Jammu Kashmir state. He said that unity of JKLF had a major impact on the current movement. He congratulated all zones of JKLF for conducting the landmark successful Zonal elections in all parts of divided Jammu Kashmir and abroad.

Senior Vice President of JKLF in Britain, Cllr. Mahmood Hussain said, that JKLF the pioneers of the popular people’s movement, has the grass root support of the common people behind them, throughout the Jammu Kashmir  state, as well as the Kashmiri expatriates living throughout the world. JKLF will continue its efforts for a peaceful solution to this long outstanding issue, according to the wishes and aspirations of Kashmiri people. He said that for peace and security to prevail in the region, issue of Kashmir must be resolved.

The leaders and functionaries of JKLF who attended the meeting included Cllr Mahmood Hussain, Mahmood Faiz, Javaid Rashid, Tariq Sharif, Sanawar Hussain, Jabar Sarwar, Tassalat Hussain & others.

Press Secretary,

JKLF London Branch

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