Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of jailed Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik and chairperson of the Peace & Culture Organization, has spoken out forcefully against what she calls India’s brutal and unjust actions in Indian‑administered Kashmir . She called for urgent global attention, action from the UN and OIC, and increased activism among youth to end decades of suffering.
India’s Revocation of Special Status and Its Impact on Kashmiri Identity
Mushaal criticized India’s revocation of Article 370 and 35A in August 2019, calling it an attack on Kashmir’s identity and autonomy. She said these laws once protected Kashmiri land, citizenship, and rights. After their removal, Indian citizens gained domiciles and voting rights in Kashmir, and many Kashmiri institutions schools, mosques, orphanages were seized or shut down. She warned this is part of a settler-colonial policy designed to change Kashmir’s demographics permanently.
Why the Global Community Must Act and End International Silence
Mushaal condemned the silence of international bodies, including the UN and human rights organizations. The pointed out the contrast: the world took collective action against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, yet remains mute about India’s actions in Kashmir. According to her this silence empowers further abuse and prolongs Kashmiris’ suffering.
She urged the UN Security Council to pass a strong resolution, appoint a special envoy for Kashmir, and establish a meaningful platform for addressing rights violations. She also called on Pakistan to take the issue to the International Court of Justice over politically motivated imprisonments of Kashmiri leadership.
How the Youth and Civil Society Can Expose Kashmir’s Struggle
Mushaal strongly emphasized the crucial role that Kashmiri youth and civil society play in raising global awareness about the situation. Moreover, she urged students and young activists to leverage social media platforms to share untold stories, vivid images, and detailed reports of the daily repression in Kashmir, thereby transforming ordinary human rights violations into widely recognized global knowledge.
She highlighted how institutions in Srinagar once served as hubs for discussion and documentation before a severe crackdown began.
What Mushaal Demands from International Leaders and Faith Institutions
Mushaal specifically appealed to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to condemn India’s “apartheid and genocidal acts” in Kashmir, demand immediate release of political prisoners, and take Kashmir’s case to international forums like the UN and ICJ. She met with OIC envoys to press these demands and called on member states to support Kashmir’s right to self-determination.
At an event marking Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, she honored past sacrifices from the July 13, 1931 massacre to ongoing losses and reaffirmed that Kashmir’s movement will continue “until a logical conclusion.” She said global peace hinges on resolving Kashmir’s unfinished struggle.
Raising Kashmir’s Voice Until Justice Prevails
Mushaal Mullick’s statements reflect decades of suffering under military rule and her personal connection to political prisoners. She calls on global leaders, youth, and civil society to break international silence and act. Her appeal is simple but powerful: justice for Kashmir requires truth, solidarity, and accountability from powerful nations and institutions across the world.
