Kashmir conflict
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US asks India to take rapid action to address Kashmir crisis
The United States wants to see India take a rapid action on mitigating the Kashmir crisis through steps including immediate end to restrictions and release of people detained since August 5 clampdown that came with repeal...September 27, 2019 777 0 -
US should support UN-backed resolution to Kashmir: Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Joining her Congressional colleagues in condemning India’s continued repression in Jammu and Kashmir, Representative Rashida Tlaib has said the United States should supported a UN-backed resolution to the longstanding conflict in a way that helps that...September 14, 2019 1347 0 -
Trump willing to help India, Pakistan on Kashmir; Says gets along with both countries ‘very well’
President Donald Trump Monday renewed his offer to help India and Pakistan to address their conflict over Kashmir, saying he gets along with both countries “very well.” “India and Pakistan are having a conflict over Kashmir...September 9, 2019 639 0 -
UN tells global gathering it is ‘deeply concerned’ over Indian actions in Kashmir
As India continues its unprecedented lockdown in Kashmir, the United Nation’s top rights official has voiced deep concern over the human rights violations since New Delhi ‘s annexation of the disputed territory. “I am deeply concerned...September 9, 2019 649 0 -
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...August 27, 2019 617 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...August 26, 2019 877 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...August 26, 2019 673 0 -
Pakistani, Indian artists should be bridge-builders for peace – Mehwish Hayat
With her dazzling star power, Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat has waded into Pakistan-India standoff over Kashmir with the message that artists should build bridges and that Bollywood should stop portraying Pakistanis as stereotypes. The heartthrob of...August 22, 2019 1900 0 -
UN rights body stands by Kashmir report calling out India for gross violations
The United Nations says it stands by its June 14 human rights report on Kashmir that accuses Indian troops of using excessive and deadly force against civilian protesters and seeks an international investigation. “I will still...August 3, 2018 1006 0 -
UN appoints new observer group head to monitor Kashmir ceasefire
The United Nations has appointed Major General Jose Eladio Alcain of Uruguay as Chief Military Observer and Head of Mission for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan to monitor ceasefire in disputed Jammu and Kashmir...July 3, 2018 815 0
