Kashmir Siege
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Kashmir tensions boil as Pakistan, India trade fire, allegations
Pakistan has categorically rejected Indian media reports that Indian troops targeted the so-called terrorist launchpads on the Pakistani side of the Line of Control in Kashmir and instead the Foreign Ministry in Islamabad lambasted India over its...October 20, 2019 751 0 -
Elizabeth Warren voices concern over Kashmir siege; urges respect for Kashmiris’ rights
As Indian repression of the Kashmiris since August 5 revocation of the region’s autonomy entered its third month, Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren joined a growing number of American lawmakers to express concern over continued unprecedented restrictions...October 6, 2019 684 0 -
Modi’s argument on revoking Kashmir autonomy absurd – The New York Times
While calling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion that revoking autonomy of Kashmir would bring equal rights to people as “absurd,” The New York Times has emphasized that the United Nations can no longer ignore the...October 3, 2019 649 0 -
Kashmir Siege: World powers need to make the right moral choice
The world is not accepting New Delhi’s narrative on the festering Kashmir crisis, yet the powerful nations are not openly speaking up for the rights of the people in Indian controlled part of the disputed region,...October 1, 2019 718 0 -
Massive Houston protests against Modi bring together America’s diverse communities
A huge protest in Houston Sunday denounced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies outside as his nationalist government continues to suppress Kashmiris under an unprecedented military lockdown that began with suspension of the disputed region’s autonomous...September 22, 2019 1032 0 -
US must send clear message to India on Kashmir crisis – American lawmakers
Two members of Congress have asked the Trump Administration to send a clear message to India on humanitarian crisis in Kashmir and the imperatives of democracy, as the disputed region remains besieged since New Delhi’s August 5 suspension...September 12, 2019 595 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...August 27, 2019 736 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 893 1