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At UN, Pakistan urges to increase focus on HR violations in disputed territories
November 02, 2024

At the United Nations, Pakistan has urged the Human Rights Council to increase its focus on human rights violations in UN-recognized disputed territories, especially those under prolonged foreign occupation.

Speaking at the General Assembly on the presentation of Report of Human Rights Council, Counselor Saima Saleem said as a principle of international law and morality, the right to self-determination remains fundamental.

Talking about the rising cases of Islamophobia, Saima Saleem said that the Human Rights Council has a crucial role in addressing this issue.