They will be cross-questioned by US Congressmen on the panel about American efforts and assessment of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. AdvertisingIndian ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla had briefed Sherman and some others in the Congressional panel on the Kashmir situation before the hearing. We urge authorities to respect human rights and restore access to services such as the internet and mobile networks. She had also asked Indian authorities to “resume political engagement with local leaders” and hold “elections at the earliest”. Also testifying will be Sindhi-American human rights activist Fatima Gul and Amnesty International’s Asia Pacific advocacy manager Francisco Bencosme.

Source: Indian Express October 21, 2019 21:00 UTC