Pakistan Condoles the Loss of 12 Turkish Soldiers and Strongly Condemns Custodial Killings in IIOJK

Pakistan expressed Profound Sorrow and Solidarity following the Martyrdom of 12 Turkish Soldiers during Counter-Terrorism Operations on December 22-23, 2023. The Foreign Office Spokesperson Conveyed Heartfelt Condolences to the Families of the Fallen Soldiers and Wished a Swift Recovery to the injured. Pakistan Stands firmly in Solidarity with Turkey during this Challenging time, Condemning terrorism and expressing Confidence in Turkey’s Resilience.

Custodial killings IIOJK

In a separate statement, Pakistan Strongly Condemned the Brutal Custodial Killing of three Kashmiri Civilians in Baffliaz Poonch District of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Victims were Subjected to Torture at the hands of the Indian Occupation Army as depicted in a distressing video Circulating on Social Media.

The Foreign Office Spokesperson denounced India’s relentless State-terrorism in IIOJK and emphasized the need to hold the perpetrators accountable for the custodial killings. The incident Underscores the Ongoing challenges faced by the Kashmiri People Due to India’s Brutal Occupation.

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Highlighting that India’s occupation is the root cause of major issues in IIOJK, the statement called for the realization of the Kashmiri people’s inalienable right to self-determination, as outlined in relevant UN Security Council resolutions. The Condemnation of these Custodial killings reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to advocating for Justice and the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri People.

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Amidst expressing condolences and condemning acts of violence, Pakistan stands with Turkey in grief and reiterates its longstanding support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination in the face of oppression.