On World Human Rights Day, PM Imran seeks end to Indian atrocities in Kashmir.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday reiterated calls for an end to India's gross abuse and oppression of Kashmiris.

'On Human Rights Day, we must appeal to the world's conscience, to upholders of international law and to the United Nations Security Council to act against the illegal annexation of Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK)by the Indian occupation government,' PM Imran tweeted.

'We salute and stand resolutely with the brave Kashmiris struggling for their right of self-determination,' he added.

Occupied Kashmir has been under military curfew since August 5, when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked the constitutional autonomy of the region and arrested thousands of people.

Since the annexation, New Delhi has also enforced a near complete communications blackout by blocking internet and telecommunication services in the disputed territory.

In a separate tweet, PM Imran assured that his government remains committed to the protection of the rights of all citizens without discrimination.

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