OIC Secretary-General condemns Kashmir killings
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned killing of Kashmirs by Indian forces.
JEDDAH (Agencies) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned, in the strongest terms, the killing of at least thirty civilians and injuring hundreds of others at the peaceful demonstrations being held protesting the killing on 8th July 2016 of Kashmiri leader, Burhan Wani by the Indian security forces.
The OIC Secretary General, Iyad Ameen Madani, who expressed his sorrow over the incident, deplored the use of force by the Indian security forces on the peaceful protesters. He called for a thorough and expedient investigation on the incident to ensure that the Indian security forces cease forthwith the gross and systematic human rights violations of the Kashmiri people.
The Secretary General noted with regret the Indian attempt to malign the legitimate Kashmiri freedom struggle by denigrating it as terrorism. Meanwhile, he appreciated that the Kashmiris condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The Secretary General expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the wounded fast recovery from their injuries.
