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American congresswoman pioneer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Tuesday that the blockade of communication and life-saving medical care in occupied Kashmir "must end" as she expressed her support for the people of occupied Kashmir.<\/p>\n In a post shared on Twitter, Ocasio-Cortez, who is among a group of progressive US congressmen. UU. Popularly known as "The Squad," he said: "We defend the basic human dignity of cashmere. [and] support democracy, equality and human rights for all, including the most vulnerable. "<\/p>\n She said reports of violence and torture in occupied Kashmir were "extremely worrying," adding that the blockade of communication and life-saving medical care "must end."<\/p>\n The US congresswoman was responding to a video of herself uploaded by a user on Twitter, who thanked her for taking time to express her solidarity with Kashmir.<\/p>\n Since the Indian government revoked article 370 of its constitution on August 5 (stripping occupied Kashmir of its special status), a strict blockade and blackout of communications has silenced the region silently. Now it has been in place for 58 days.<\/p>\n Ocasio-Cortez is not the only American legislator who has condemned India's action in occupied Kashmir. <\/p>\n Read: US congresswoman condemns "unacceptable actions" of India in occupied Kashmir<\/em><\/p>\n Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib in September called for restrictions on blocking communications and curfew in occupied Kashmir to "shed light" on what is happening in the disputed region.<\/p>\n Another progressive congressman, Ilhan Omar, had asked for "de-escalation" and an "immediate restoration of communication" in occupied Kashmir. <\/p>\n Read: The United States presses India to relieve & # 39; quickly & # 39; restrictions in occupied Kashmir, look for lower tensions<\/em><\/p>\n Last week, Alice Wells, the chief State Department official for South Asia, said the United States had serious concerns about repression in the region.<\/p>\n "We hope to see a quick action: the lifting of restrictions and the release of detainees," Wells told reporters.<\/p>\n "The United States is concerned about widespread detentions, including those of politicians and business leaders, and restrictions on residents of Jammu and Kashmir," he said, adding: "We expect the Indian government to resume political commitment to local leaders." . and the programming of the promised elections as soon as possible. "<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/pre>\n<\/pre>\n Source: https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1508376\/communications-blockade-in-occupied-kashmir-must-end-us-lawmaker-alexandria-ocasio-cortez<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" American congresswoman pioneer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Tuesday that the blockade of communication and life-saving medical care in occupied Kashmir "must end" as she expressed her support for the people of occupied Kashmir. In a post shared on Twitter, Ocasio-Cortez, who is among a group of progressive US congressmen. UU. 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