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Sanders says US should stand for peaceful Kashmir resolution that respects the will of Kashmiris
Senator Bernie Sanders, a Democratic presidential contender, has lambasted the Indian move to annex Jammu and Kashmir as “unacceptable” and called for U.S. support for a UN-backed peaceful resolution to the simmering conflict. “I am also...Sep 1, 2019 1174 0 -
Kashmiris need healing from wounds, not subjugation to violence: British Journal
Sticking to its criticism of the Indian move to revoke Kashmir’s autonomy, a respected British journal has said residents of the disputed territory facing health hazards under an unprecedented clampdown since August 5, need healing, not...Sep 1, 2019 2861 0 -
‘If Kashmir is challenge to peace, economy is battle for Pakistan’s survival’
Pakistan can fight its Jammu and Kashmir case meaningfully if it strengthens its economy because economic uplift of its people would win wider international support for its peace and security stance, a prominent entrepreneur argues. “Pakistan...Aug 29, 2019 1195 1 -
UN chief calls for Indian, Pakistani steps to ratchet down Kashmir tensions
With no end in sight to the Kashmir imbroglio, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for India and Pakistan to steps to defuse tensions. “We obviously continue to follow the situation very closely in Jammu and...Aug 27, 2019 618 0 -
As Kashmir siege enters fourth week, Pakistan considers closing airspace to India
As Kashmir crisis continues to exacerbate South Asia tensions, Prime Minister Imran Khan is considering a “complete closure” of Pakistani airspace to India The proposal for a complete ban on the use of Pakistan’s land routes...Aug 27, 2019 721 0 -
Ilhan Omar: Kashmir should be opened to world organizations to ‘fully document’ happenings
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has called for permission for international organizations to go into besieged Kashmir in order to “fully document” happenings on the disputed territory under clampdown of heavy Indian military presence since August 5 revocation...Aug 27, 2019 2752 0 -
UN Secretary General raises Kashmir issue with Modi; urges restraint
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed the festering Kashmir imbroglio with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a meeting in France, reaffirming the world body’s position which expresses concern and urges restraint in the disputed territory. The...Aug 26, 2019 878 1 -
Trump renews Kashmir mediation offer but also thinks Pakistan, India can address it themselves
As the Indian clampdown on Kashmir entered its fourth week, President Donald Trump said after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he remains available for a mediatory role but also felt that India and...Aug 26, 2019 674 0 -
Nuclear conflagration risks make Kashmir much more than a Pakistan-India issue
When President Donald Trump meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during G-7 Summit in France on Monday, it would be exactly three weeks since New Delhi deprived Kashmiris of fundamental rights as it changed the constitutional...Aug 25, 2019 845 0 -
International watch body issues genocide alert for Kashmir
Citing a spate of dangers including restrictions, human rights violations and exclusivist Hindutva ideology of Prime Minister Nardera Modi’s ruling party, an international organization, Genocide Watch, has issued a genocide alert for Kashmir, where basic human...Aug 22, 2019 1492 0