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Families demand answers after deadly poll violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

IN FOCUS: A rights group documented 90 deaths since June in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of local elections. Months later, families of victims still await answers amid allegations of human rights abuse, wrongful detention and extra-judicial killings. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK · 9h ago

Pakistan: Protests continue in Azad Kashmir despite repression and internet blackout

Harshly repressed protests that have shaken Pakistan-administered Kashmir since early June have continued through local legislative elections held in July and August. With internet access cut off and access by foreign media restricted, local residents are attempting to report on the situation on the ground.

France 24 · Aug 27

'Long history of unlawful violence': Global watchdogs condemn Pakistan's crackdown in PoK

International oversight bodies are sounding the alarm over growing violence and restrictions on media freedom during elections. Amnesty International has documented harsh actions against protesters in PoK's Rawalakot, and the Committee to Protect Journalists has identified worsening conditions for reporters. Alarmingly, two independent journalists are reportedly missing after being abducted…

The Times of India · Aug 4

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PoK elections: Amnesty condemns crackdown in Rawalakot as CPJ raises alarm over journalist disappearances, communications blackout

Global watchdogs condemn escalating state violence and press restrictions in Rawalakot. Amnesty International and CPJ Asia demand an end to the crackdown. They highlight enforced disappearances of journalists and widespread internet shutdowns. Reports indicate significant casualties during ongoing protest movements.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

'15-year-olds shot, only asked for basic rights': Inside the deadly PoK crackdown

Teenagers as young as 15 have been among those killed or seriously injured in a sweeping crackdown on protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to a report by the BBC based on the accounts of residents, doctors and families from the protest hub of Rawalakot. The demonstrations in Rawalakot by…

The Times of India · Aug 3

At least 30 killed as start of crucial election in Pakistan-administered Kashmir marred by violence

Security forces allegedly open fire at protesters in Rawalakot as supporters of a banned civil rights group try to march towards regional capital

The Independent UK · Jul 28

UK MPs raise PoK concerns after 11 killed in Rawalakot, protest outside Pakistan consulate

Kashmiri diaspora members on Tuesday gathered outside the Pakistani Consulate in London to protest against the firing by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Rawalakot. The violence reportedly left 11 people dead and more than 70 injured.

The Times of India · Jun 9

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