# Protests in Washington and London over PoK violence 2026-08-08T06:55:43+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Demonstrations have been held outside the Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC and the Pakistani High Commission in London over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Protesters are highlighting reports of over 40 killed and dozens injured in clashes between security forces and protesters since July 27, with allegations of live ammunition use and a communications blackout. The Joint Awami Action Committee is leading the protests over political and economic demands. In London, over 50 British MPs led by Bradford MP Imran Hussain wrote to the UK Foreign Secretary calling for de-escalation and diplomatic intervention. Labour MP Zarah Sultana said at least 30 people were killed this week, while MP Nadia Whittome reported a severe communications blackout. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir has demanded urgent talks with Pakistan's High Commission and representations from the Foreign Office. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com - thehansindia.com Tags: human rights, JAAC, Kashmir unrest, Pakistan, PoK, Washington protest Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/protest-outside-pakistan-embassy-in-washington-over-pok-violence/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/protest-outside-pakistan-embassy-in-washington-over-pok-violence/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.