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To mark the Kashmir Black Day on 27 October 2020, the Embassy of Pakistan held a Webinar titled "ISLAMOPHOBIA – Effects on Humanitarian Aspects of Muslim Minority Communities in South Asia: Kashmir Perspective". This was the third program this month which was held in connection with the Kashmir Black Day.
The Speakers included
1- Prof. Dr. Yusny Saby
2 -Mr. Jamal Nasir, Charge d'Affaires of Pakistan Embassy Jakarta.
3 -Drs. Nur Munir, Head of IMERC, University of Indonesia
4 -Dr. Surwandono S.Sos., M.Si Head of Magister Program of International Relations Department Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
5 -Khairunnisa Simbolon, MA - Lecturer in International Relations Department Universitas Lampung

Charge d'Affaires Mr. Jamal Nasir delivered a detailed presentation on the rising wave of Islamophobia, reasons behind the rise of Islamophobia, and Implications on the Muslim communities around the world in general, and South Asia in particular.

He specifically highlighted the plight of Muslims in India, especially in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) where the Indian occupation forces have unleashed a reign of terror and brutalities.

Mr. Nasir emphasized that India, under the RSS inspired regime, is systematically suppressing the religious minorities, Muslims in particular.

He quoted recent statements by the Top Leadership of the ruling BJP where they refuse to consider Muslims as equal citizens.

He also highlighted various discriminatory policies introduced by the current Indian Government, including the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and the NRC.

He also spoke about the brutal lynching of Muslims by Cow Vigilantes, demolition of Mosques, and the recent killing of 50 Muslims in Feb 2020 when they were protesting against the Government's discriminatory policies.

Other speakers also presented their views on the topic and stressed the need for that the International Community should take notice of the situation in the IIOJK.

The Webinar was attended by more than 160 participants including Deans of Universities, Professors, Lecturers, Researchers, Members of Religious Organizations, and Students. (VOI)