What happened in Kashmir in 2019?
The year 2019 has been one of dramatic political eruptions in Kashmir, a Himalayan region divided between and disputed by Pakistan and India. A climax of sorts came in August when the Indian government amended its laws to annex the part of Kashmir it controls, leaving the world in shock.
Why did Pakistan support secular Kashmiri nationalist JKLF?
“During the 1980s, Pakistan initially backed a secular Kashmiri nationalist group, the Jammu-Kashmir Liberation Front [JKLF], to start a popular uprising against Indian rule. But this was a calculated move. They had failed in 1965 to achieve this aim, and believed they had nothing to lose,” he added.
Who is to blame for the Kashmir crisis?
Dr Nazir Gilani, a Kashmiri lawyer who heads a Kashmiri advocacy group based in the UK, blames the Pakistani leadership for undermining chances of a UN-led resolution due to its failure “to understand the jurisprudence of the Kashmir issue”.
What is the history of Kashmir?
Before Indian independence in 1947, Kashmir was a Muslim-majority state ruled by a Hindu prince. But when India was partitioned to create the Muslim state of Pakistan, the prince was reluctant to join either, preferring to stay independent.
How many people have been arrested in Kashmir Lockdown?
Hundreds of people arrested in the Kashmir lockdown have been held without trial by the Indian authorities and moved to jails far from home. At least 300 have been arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA), which allows for detentions of up to two years without trial.
Is international media ignoring Kashmir issue?
Pakistani Prime Minister Khan criticised the international media’s supposed lack of coverage of the ongoing clampdown in Kashmir. Khan said that while the “international media continues to give headline coverage to Hong kong protests”, it was ignoring the humanitarian situation in the Kashmir Valley.
How many wars have there been in Kashmir?
India and Pakistan claim Kashmir in full but rule it in part. The nuclear-armed neighbours have fought two of their three wars over the disputed territory. A rebellion in Indian-administered Kashmir has been ongoing for 30 years. Here are the latest updates: