Kashmir Conflict

India Decides to Not To Communicate with UN Special Reporters About Reports on Violations in Kashmir

Amarinder Singh’s Childish Bravado Likely to Make Punjab A Theatre of War: Dal Khalsa

Gunbattle in Kashmir: Indian Army Major, Among 4 Armymen Killed; Media Says Army Killed Pulwama Mastermind

India Withdraws Security of 5 Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders

J&K: Indian Army Major, Another Armyman Killed in IDE Blast

Pro-freedom Sikh Group Pays Tributes of Makbool Bhatt and Afzal Guru

Kashmir Shuts Down to Protest Against Indian PM’s Visit

Ignoring India’s Objections, Pakistani Foreign Minister Calls Another Pro-freedom Kashmiri Leader

Indian Authorities Stop Simranjit Singh Maan from Visiting Kashmir Valley

Human Rights Body Worried Over Pattern of Excessive Force Used Against Civilians In Kashmir

Killings of Innocent Civilians by Forces in Pulwama is a Blot on India’s Face: Sikh body

Indian Forces Kill Civilians and Rebels in Kashmir

PUDR Condemns Killings of Policemen in Kashmir; Says the State and Militants Must Respect War Law Prohibitions

UN Human Rights Office Scraps Indian Media’s Accusations Against Report on Kashmir

IPS Officer’s Brother Joins Militant Ranks in Kashmir

India should Act on UN Rights Report on Kashmir: Human Rights Watch

South Asia Solidarity Group Welcomes UN Report on Human Rights Situation in Kashmir

UN HRO Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Kashmir [Full Report]

First-ever UN HRO Report on Kashmir Shows Mirror to India and Pakistan on Human Rights Abuses

Terming Statements About Kashmir Talks As Ambiguous, Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders Tell New Delhi to Come Clear and Include Pakistan

Govt. of India Ready to Hold Talks with Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders; Hurriyat Likely to Decide Today

Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders Put Under House Arrest Ahead of Nareandra Modi’s Kashmir Visit

Bloody Sunday: 12 Militants, 3 Indian Soldiers & 4 Civilians Killed; Hospitals Flooded With Injured Civilians

No Plans To Scrap Article 370, Informs Indian Government In Parliament

Sayed Ali Shah Geelani Step Down As Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Chief, Ashraf Sehrai To Replace Him

PDP Govt Of Jammu & Kashmir Sacks Finance Minister For His Controversial Remarks Over Kashmir Issue

AFSPA Is Both Unnecessary & Counterproductive, Need To Repeal It

No Justice Yet For Kunan Poshpora Rapes, Says Amnesty International India

Shopian Killings: India’s Top Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Indian Army Official

Amritsar Convention: Delhi Univ Prof S.A.R Geelani Shares His Views On Importance Of Struggle

NIA Evidence in Kashmiri Movement Funding Case From Websites, YouTube, WhatsApp

Postcard Campaign Calls For End To Use Of Pellet-Firing Shotguns In Kashmir: Amnesty International India

J&K Police Disallowed Joint Resistance Leadership To Hold A Seminar On Human Rights Day

PUDR Condemns New Ordinance by J&K Government; Terms it Draconian

Jammu Massacre: The Horrifying Event That Ignited Decades Long Kashmir Standoff

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Amit Shah Moves Amendment Moved To Revoke Article 370; Reorganize Jammu and Kashmir

August 5, 2019

Indian government's Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah today moved a Constitutional Amendment Bill to revoke Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. He also moved a bill to reorganise the state of Jammu and Kashmir and make it a Union Territory and Ladakh to be Union Territory without legislature.

Kashmiris Must Be Allowed To Exercise Right To Self Determination: Pak PM Imran Khan

August 4, 2019

Amidst reports of panic amongst Kashmiris in Indian administered Kashmir, caused by a series of orders and announcements by the Indian establishment, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Kashmiris must be allowed to exercise their right to self determination according to UN SC resolutions.

Panic Grips Kashmir After India Orders Pilgrims, Tourists to Leave Immideately

August 4, 2019

With no clarity from the authorities, the region's shaken residents are viewing the government order as yet another instance of the "psychological warfare" they say is being waged by India against them.

Torture: Indian State’s Instrument of Control in Indian Administered Jammu and Kashmir

May 21, 2019

The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP) and the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) yesterday (on May 20) released the first comprehensive report on torture in Jammu and Kashmir titled Torture: Indian State’s Instrument of Control in Indian Administered Jammu and Kashmir.

India Decides to Not To Communicate with UN Special Reporters About Reports on Violations in Kashmir

May 21, 2019

Angry over a submission from the Geneva-based Human Rights Council (HRC) on the massive human rights violations in Indian occupied Kashmir, the Indian state has reportedly informed the United Nations body that it will no longer entertain any communication with the HRC’s Special Rapporteurs on its report.

Amarinder Singh’s Childish Bravado Likely to Make Punjab A Theatre of War: Dal Khalsa

February 21, 2019

Condemning the mob mentality of right wing pseudo patriots, who are harassing and targeting innocent Kashmiris particularly students in UP, Haryana and other parts with vengeance, the Dal Khalsa leaders warned them not to play with fire as it would have far reaching consequences.

Gunbattle in Kashmir: Indian Army Major, Among 4 Armymen Killed; Media Says Army Killed Pulwama Mastermind

February 18, 2019

As per reports emanating from Jammu and Kashmir four Indian Army personnel, including a Major, were killed on Monday in a gun battle with militants in Pulwama district. Two militants were also killed by the Indian forces during the encounter.

India Withdraws Security of 5 Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders

February 17, 2019

It is learnt that the Jammu and Kashmir administration today issued orders to withdraw security of five pro-freedom Kashmiri leaders.

J&K: Indian Army Major, Another Armyman Killed in IDE Blast

February 16, 2019

An Army major was killed and another armyman was injured after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera’s Lam area in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

Pro-freedom Sikh Group Pays Tributes of Makbool Bhatt and Afzal Guru

February 11, 2019

Expressing solidarity with struggling people of Kashmir, Dal Khalsa urged representative organizations from Kashmir and Punjab to strengthen coordination among them against common oppressor (New Delhi).

Kashmir Shuts Down to Protest Against Indian PM’s Visit

February 4, 2019

Kashmiri people reportedly observed a complete shut down on Sunday (Feb. 3) as a token of protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The Tribune has noted in one of its news reports that "[c]losed markets and deserted roads greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival in Srinagar as Kashmir observed a shutdown...".

Ignoring India’s Objections, Pakistani Foreign Minister Calls Another Pro-freedom Kashmiri Leader

February 4, 2019

In a written statement issued by All Parties Hurriyat Conference, a group of pro-freedom Kashmiri organisations, it is said that on Saturday (Feb. 02) evening at 8:35 pm, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on Hurriyat Conference chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on phone and discussed the current volatile situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian Authorities Stop Simranjit Singh Maan from Visiting Kashmir Valley

January 1, 2019

Former Member of Parliament, and president of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) S. Simranjit Singh Mann was on Sunday (Dec. 30) disallowed to visit Kashmir.

Human Rights Body Worried Over Pattern of Excessive Force Used Against Civilians In Kashmir

December 18, 2018

Responding to the recent clashes between security forces and civilians near an encounter site in Pulwama, Kashmir, leading to the death of seven civilians, Asmita Basu, Programmes Director, Amnesty India said.

Killings of Innocent Civilians by Forces in Pulwama is a Blot on India’s Face: Sikh body

December 15, 2018

Strongly condemning the use of deadly force against peaceful protesters in Pulwama, the Dal Khalsa said the security forces deployed in Kashmir are treating the native people as their ‘enemies’.

Indian Forces Kill Civilians and Rebels in Kashmir

December 15, 2018

Seven civilians and three armed rebels were killed during a gun battle in Pulwama in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said.

Pellet Horror In Kashmir

December 3, 2018

Indian [forces] in Jammu and Kashmir is blinding Kashmiris unabated with each passing day. The pellet horror which started in the year 2016 is still continuing with no end in sight in near future.

PUDR Condemns Killings of Policemen in Kashmir; Says the State and Militants Must Respect War Law Prohibitions

September 24, 2018

People's Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR), a human rights group, has strongly condemned the abduction and slaying of one constable and two Special Police Officers (SPOs) by unidentified militants in the Shopian district of Kashmir.

UN Human Rights Office Scraps Indian Media’s Accusations Against Report on Kashmir

July 19, 2018

Office of the United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner has responded to Indian media's accusations against UN human rights body's report on Kashmir.

IPS Officer’s Brother Joins Militant Ranks in Kashmir

July 9, 2018

On militant commander Burhan Wani's anniversary on Sunday, militant group Hizbul Mujahideen released pictures of new recruits that include brother of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.

India should Act on UN Rights Report on Kashmir: Human Rights Watch

June 19, 2018

The Indian government should immediately act on the recommendations in the first-ever report by the United Nations on human rights in Kashmir, Human Rights Watch said.

South Asia Solidarity Group Welcomes UN Report on Human Rights Situation in Kashmir

June 19, 2018

South Asia Solidarity Group, a Human Rights body base din England, has welcomed the first ever report by the UN on the human rights situation in Kashmir.

UN HRO Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Kashmir [Full Report]

June 16, 2018

There is an urgent need to address past and ongoing human rights violations and abuses and deliver justice for all people in Kashmir, who for seven decades have suffered a conflict that has claimed or ruined numerous lives, a report by the UN Human Rights Office published on Thursday says.

First-ever UN HRO Report on Kashmir Shows Mirror to India and Pakistan on Human Rights Abuses

June 15, 2018

There is an urgent need to address past and ongoing human rights violations and abuses and deliver justice for all people in Kashmir, UN Human Rights Office report.

Terming Statements About Kashmir Talks As Ambiguous, Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders Tell New Delhi to Come Clear and Include Pakistan

May 30, 2018

Pro-freedom Kashmiri leader held a marathon meeting on Tuesday (May 29) to discuss the recent statements by Indian leadership inviting Kashmiri leaders to hold talks on Kashmir issue.

Govt. of India Ready to Hold Talks with Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders; Hurriyat Likely to Decide Today

May 29, 2018

Indian home minister Rajnath Singh recently said that the government was ready to hold dialogue with the Hurriyat Conference leadership if the separatists come forward for talks.

Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders Put Under House Arrest Ahead of Nareandra Modi’s Kashmir Visit

May 19, 2018

Octogenarian Hurriyat patriarch Syed Ali Geelani continues to be under house arrest at his residence-cum-office in Hyderpora, while Tehreek-e-Hurriyat chairperson Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai has also been detained at his residence in Baghat Srinagar.

Bloody Sunday: 12 Militants, 3 Indian Soldiers & 4 Civilians Killed; Hospitals Flooded With Injured Civilians

April 2, 2018

Termed as one of the bloodiest day of this year, 12 Kashmiri militants were killed in three separate gun battle with the Indian army soldiers in Draggad and Kachdora villages in Shopian district

No Plans To Scrap Article 370, Informs Indian Government In Parliament

March 27, 2018

But it seems that the BJP lead Indian government has made a sharp U-turn in this regard. The Central government on Tuesday informed the Parliament that there is no proposal to repeal Article 370

Sayed Ali Shah Geelani Step Down As Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Chief, Ashraf Sehrai To Replace Him

March 19, 2018

As per the media reports veteran leader and chairman of pro-freedom group Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Sayed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday, resigned from his position.

PDP Govt Of Jammu & Kashmir Sacks Finance Minister For His Controversial Remarks Over Kashmir Issue

March 12, 2018

As per the media reports Jammu & Kashmir's Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu who last Friday during an event in New Delhi. stated that Kashmir shouldn't be seen as a conflict state or

AFSPA Is Both Unnecessary & Counterproductive, Need To Repeal It

March 8, 2018

The spate of civilian killings by military personnel in Kashmir continues unabated with the latest killings at Shopian leading to a mass shutdown across the valley.

No Justice Yet For Kunan Poshpora Rapes, Says Amnesty International India

February 28, 2018

On the 27th anniversary of the rapes of dozens of women in the towns of Kunan and Poshpora, Jammu and Kashmir, in 1991, allegedly by Indian army personnel,

Shopian Killings: India’s Top Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Indian Army Official

February 12, 2018

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) here on Monday reportedly stayed all criminal proceedings in connection with an FIR registered by the Jammu and Kashmir

Amritsar Convention: Delhi Univ Prof S.A.R Geelani Shares His Views On Importance Of Struggle

February 9, 2018

The pro-freedom group of the Sikhs Dal Khalsa on 28th January 2018 held a conference on ‘Right to Self-Determination’ at Amritsar Sahib.

NIA Evidence in Kashmiri Movement Funding Case From Websites, YouTube, WhatsApp

February 6, 2018

It was in July 2017 that the National Investigating Agency (NIA) was handed over the probe by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the alleged funding of Kashmiri

Postcard Campaign Calls For End To Use Of Pellet-Firing Shotguns In Kashmir: Amnesty International India

January 16, 2018

Amnesty International India launches postcard campaign and online petition to #BanPelletGuns Postcards and petition urge J&K state government

J&K Police Disallowed Joint Resistance Leadership To Hold A Seminar On Human Rights Day

December 13, 2017

The state police and administration on Saturday barred the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) to hold a seminar on World Human Rights Day at Hyderpora

PUDR Condemns New Ordinance by J&K Government; Terms it Draconian

December 13, 2017

The People's Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) has condemned the promulgation of The Jammu and Kashmir Public Property (Prevention of Damage) (Amendment) Ordinance by NN Vohra, the Governor, Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu Massacre: The Horrifying Event That Ignited Decades Long Kashmir Standoff

November 9, 2017

"My father was young then and other immediate family members were in Kashmir at that time. But many of my relatives were brutally killed," said Israr Ahmad Khan.

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