KN DESK; 24, May 2013: In a significant development at international level European Parliament Friday passed the Urgent Resolution on the execution of Shaheed Afzal Guru with majority of the voting for the motion.

“ICHR has, with its intense lobbying, persuaded various political groups and considerable number of Members of the European Parliament to introduce a motion for an Urgency Resolution on the secret hanging of Afzal Guru. The proposed motion was discussed and voted in the European Parliament’s plenary session today in Strasbourg. “ ICHR said in a statement to KNS from eastern  Strasbourg in eastern France.

Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany

 Meanwhile Barrister Trumbo head of ICHR termed this step as positive measure for human rights defenders and hoped that it will inspire further action from European leaders on the state of affairs in Kashmir. (KNS)