The action constitutes a blatant violation of the Geneva Convention and the UN resolutions on the Kashmir dispute. After the end of World War II, as a consequence of the initiative taken by the International Committee of Red Cross, the Diplomatic Conference for the Establishment of International Convention for Protection of Victims of War was held in Geneva which adopted the 4th Geneva Convention on 12 August 1949. In 1993, the United Nations Security Council adopted a report from the Secretary-General and a Commission of Experts which concluded that the Geneva Conventions had passed into the body of customary international law, thus making them binding even on non-signatories to the Conventions whenever they engage in armed conflicts. Through the foregoing actions, India has not only torn asunder the 4th Geneva Convention but has also pummeled the UN resolutions in regards to the plebiscite besides breaching international law with impunity. Those who cry hoarse from every convenient forum to pronounce their humanitarian credentials and adherence to international law, UN Charter, and UN Conventions, need to rattle their conscience.

Source: The Nation September 16, 2022 02:04 UTC