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OP-ED: '' Convention Against Torture and lessons from Kashmir, Palestine and Syria ''
Convention Against Torture and Lessons from Kashmir, Palestine and Syria" examines the shortcomings of the Convention Against Torture (CAT) in effectively preventing and addressing torture in conflict zones. It highlights the ongoing human rights abuses in Kashmir, Palestine, and Syria, where systemic torture persists despite international legal frameworks. The piece critiques the ineffectiveness of CAT in enforcing accountability for perpetrators, particularly in regions suffering from political turmoil. It underscores the disparity in international responses to torture, suggesting that powerful nations often evade scrutiny while marginalized communities bear the brunt of such violations. Overall, the op-ed calls for reevaluating international human rights mechanisms to ensure they are robustly implemented and universally applied.
- Journalist