India launched a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, rejecting claims on Jammu and Kashmir, questioning the relevance of the Indus Waters Treaty and accusing Islamabad of continuing to support terrorism.
The Geneva-based 47-member Human Rights Council is the main UN body promoting and protecting human rights around the world, reviewing the situation in member countries, and providing a forum to discuss issues.
The Indian statement came days after Pakistan bombed its own civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Addressing the UNHRC, she stated the urgent need for legal reform and the safety of the vulnerable communities.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union (EU) is preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia while stepping up military and financial support for Ukraine.
The UN Secretary-General's concern comes amid alleged atrocities of police against the students of Jamia Millia Islamia University.
In a major diplomatic victory for India, the United Nations Security Council in a 'closed consultation' in August acknowledged India’s measures to bring normalcy and development to Kashmir.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that China has 'forcibly detained over one million Muslims in a brutal, systematic campaign to erase religion and culture in Xinjiang'.
The upcoming Chennai summit will provide them with an opportunity to continue discussions on bilateral, regional, global issues and exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership.
Earlier in September, Imran Khan had tweeted that 58 countries joined Pakistan against India’s decision to revoke Article 370 at the UNHRC.
