Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, reaffirmed that Kashmir

Why in news

The UN Deputy Spokesperson reaffirmed Kashmir as a bilateral dispute between India and Pakistan while highlighting human rights concerns in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Background

Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, cited unchanged Security Council resolutions since 1949. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for investigations into civilian casualties in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyUN Secretary-General: Head of the United Nations.
• BodyUN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Leads the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
• FactSecurity Council resolutions regarding Kashmir have remained unchanged since 1949.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of the UN's stance on the Kashmir issue and the challenges of ensuring human rights in disputed territories.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• bilateral diplomacy
• human rights framework
• UN Security Council role

Keywords: bilateralism · human rights · sovereignty · multilateralism

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