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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad

Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir

Two armed uniformed men in back of pickup on street with several other people and  cars in shot
Pakistani security personnel stand guard on Monday outside a polling station during the first phase of general elections in Mirpur. Photograph: Amiruddin Mughal/EPA

At least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the past two days as part of what has been claimed is a brutal state crackdown that has engulfed the disputed region for weeks.

According to a local civil society group, Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), the Pakistani security services fired on tens of thousands of peaceful protesters, killing 25 people on Monday and five more on Tuesday.

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