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Hadiqa Kiani's ode to Kashmir gets taken down by Youtube

The song Daimi Bahar (translating to Eternal Spring), was composed and co-sung by Turkish singer Ali Tolga.
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Updated 16 Jul, 2020

Hadiqa Kiani's ode to Kashmir, a song released in collaboration with Turkish artist Ali Tolga has been taken off by Youtube.

The singer took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news, revealing that they will stand determined against the forced silencing.

"Our tribute to Kashmir was removed from YouTube a few hours ago," she posted. "There seems to be a systematic silencing taking place but we will not be silenced because our message is of love and peace."

She also informed her followers that Kashmir Civitas, an international advocacy organisation devoted to the rights of the Kashmiris, was "actively working to re-upload the video."

'Daimi Bahar' featured visuals from both Turkey and Kashmir, including those of violence and protests that took place in the disputed territory.

Comments

Ghayur Baig Jul 16, 2020 01:55pm
biased media, there are lot of anti Muslim contents on youtube but never taken down
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Dr. Doctor Jul 16, 2020 01:57pm
This is very unfortunate. Though I am more interested in finding out whether her anger and the resultant resolve and passion to fight will be for her duet at the expense of Turkey or purely for Kashmir.
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Nationalist Jul 16, 2020 01:58pm
So much for freedom of speech
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Shahramkhan@Gmail. Com Jul 16, 2020 02:00pm
Why would Google do such a thing.? Ah wait, the CEO of Google is an Indian.
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Laila Jul 16, 2020 02:02pm
Why? What reason did they give? Usually it's copyright, or violation of their rules etc. It can't be because they disagree. YouTube is full of resistance videos. So this makes no sense..
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fahimuel Jul 16, 2020 02:12pm
Most online content providers such as Youtube is owned by big IT bigwigs where Indians dominates. It is high time that we invest and build Pakistani IITs in all cities in Pakistan and provide quality IT educations to our youths to equip them to compete and participate in the changing economic environment. IT and automation will lead the modern world. Hope someone in Pakistan establishment become wise enough to understand the importance of what is stated above.
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Nimbuda Jul 16, 2020 02:22pm
Nice keep making songs
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Abdul Baqi Jul 16, 2020 03:09pm
It says the removal is because of copyright issues, not because of content issue. At least one should read the message before complaining.
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Zak Jul 16, 2020 03:14pm
Imagine India scared of a song for Kashmir and YouTube complicit in the oppression of Kashmiris.
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Bilal Jul 16, 2020 03:42pm
How long India can hide the truth. It’s going to come out eventually
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Akram Jul 16, 2020 03:50pm
so much for american free speech
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Aws Jul 16, 2020 03:50pm
They should not let this disappoint overwhelm them, they must try to upload to the last breath and byte
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G H A L I B J E E E Jul 16, 2020 04:04pm
I tried checking it out yesterday this was the message Video unavailable This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Ethereal. Shows the Indian dominance on Google.
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Stay Strong Jul 16, 2020 04:05pm
It is back now.
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Mohsin Hussain Jul 16, 2020 04:17pm
She can use youtube alternatives like Vimeo and DailyMotion. Let Youtube miss millions of viewers on a video.
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MONIER Jul 16, 2020 05:12pm
What a shameful act by youtube
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Pakistani Jul 16, 2020 05:13pm
India has a lot of influence.
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Insaafian Jul 16, 2020 05:24pm
CEO indian - surprise surprise
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SadFaces Jul 16, 2020 05:36pm
Not enough like and too many dislikes from you know who...
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cofcol Jul 16, 2020 06:04pm
load it on Vimeo and Dailymotion.
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aamjadh Jul 16, 2020 06:29pm
you have to understand that youtube is owned by India's Sundar Pichai
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Daro Jul 16, 2020 06:36pm
Free speech is another word for hypocrisy by google.
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JPG Jul 16, 2020 06:49pm
Google has invested5 billion dollars in an Indian company yesterday. They also plan to invest another 10 bilion dollars in India.. So, obviously they wont promote anything that can be perceived asanti-Indian.
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gghh Jul 16, 2020 07:49pm
@Akram you think that you have the right to question everyone and everything. ..
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Sajid K Jul 16, 2020 07:57pm
GOOD NEWS! It's back on YouTube as I just checked and found this song.
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Modasar Chaudhry Jul 16, 2020 08:37pm
We are unfortunately giving more power to Google, Facebook, Twitter etc. they are becoming masters of adjudging our view points.
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Chakakhan Jul 16, 2020 08:48pm
Now I really want to hear it .
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Haroon Temueri Jul 16, 2020 09:00pm
Is this you call free speech by the west if it is against Muslims it put on every social media and supported by all so called democratic countries and people but when Muslims shows them the mirror with reality they take it down
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Shauka Jul 16, 2020 09:15pm
Youtube shame on you are you trying to silence the voice of voiceless it proves that you do not care about peace and love and do not want to hear the cries who are caged and yearning for their freedom. Please boycott Utube they are heartless.
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Kashmiri Jul 16, 2020 09:40pm
What can you expect from a biased and cruel world.
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Citizen Jul 16, 2020 10:59pm
If remained on youtube it would have ended as these type of songs but now youtube has created unnecessary importance by removing
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ABC$ Jul 16, 2020 11:05pm
Indian Muscles eh ?
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baranGD Jul 16, 2020 11:13pm
As usual, Economics (Business) wins and morality (ethics) bleed.
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Sohail Jul 16, 2020 11:49pm
What's the point of Tania working for Govt if she can't do lobby and influence people in google. YouTube should try taking down a video from UK/USA (so much hate speech against minorities happens online) They will be doomed in the name of free speech.
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F Jul 17, 2020 02:10am
Shameful
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jaredlee007 Jul 17, 2020 03:46am
Boycott YouTube for a day and they will learn a lesson.
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Dr. Rafiq Khan Jul 17, 2020 04:15am
india has no intellectual response to Pakistan's claim to Kashmir, india only has censorship and thug tactics.
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IndoAryan Delhi Jul 17, 2020 08:46am
No, we don't allow it.
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Ali da Malanga Jul 17, 2020 09:11am
This will not deter the people of Kashmir from carrying out their struggle for freedom.
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Akil Akhtar Jul 17, 2020 09:14am
These organisations are now dominated by indian living overseas and they can't tolerate any criticism of india......west is now loosing any moral high ground ...
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T-man Jul 17, 2020 09:21am
Modi is a scared man.
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Ali Jul 17, 2020 09:41am
Indians run the YouTube so what do you expect
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Idris Jul 17, 2020 09:41am
If songs alone can make or break a country then each one can sing and form his own country
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Saira Jul 17, 2020 10:03am
@fahimuel Makes sense. I think Tania Adrus is working on the matter.
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Nand CHANDANMAL DASWANI Jul 17, 2020 11:16am
@G H A L I B J E E E : No No No, India is isolated.
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Iqbal Zaman Jul 17, 2020 11:42am
Selective freedom of speech
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Dinesh Jul 17, 2020 03:29pm
@Zak NO. India did not ban it.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jul 17, 2020 03:43pm
The whole world knows who is behind this shameless, spineless, hopeless and ruthless action?
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Amir Jul 17, 2020 04:16pm
one most note, Indian lobby is much stronger than Muslims
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Pakistani Jul 17, 2020 06:11pm
@Insaafian . But I just watched the video on Youtube as others have also uploaded the song. Just name the song and it will come up. So much for Indian CEO.
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ABCD Jul 17, 2020 09:33pm
Why don’t you upload in Iron brother’s app and enjoy.
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Ambreen Jul 17, 2020 10:03pm
Indian YouTube Mafia
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N abidai Jul 17, 2020 10:17pm
The you tube has Indian people in power they needs to be a court case aganist this ! Google CEO invest in India ? On what bases poverty ?
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Shahzad Jul 18, 2020 01:50am
Google owns Youtube and Google's CEO is an Indian, I think that explains it all!
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s.khan Jul 18, 2020 08:53am
Don't accept the removal silently. Write to Youtube head Susan Wojcicki reminding her of freedom of expression so often touted in America, Perhaps she is not aware of the situation.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jul 19, 2020 03:07pm
For how long can the suppress and oppress the voice of free speech, freedom, equality, liberty, justice, human rights, equity and fairness?
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