Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?
Summary
At least 11 people died and over 70 were injured during clashes between police and protesters in Rawalakot, a city in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The violence occurred before a planned protest by a banned civil society group called the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).Key Facts
- The clashes took place in Rawalakot, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s Poonch district.
- Eleven people were killed, including protesters, police officers, and a passer-by.
- More than 70 people were injured, including 23 security officials and 50 protesters.
- The protest was organized by the JAAC, a civil society group banned under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
- Authorities deployed federal paramilitary troops and issued travel warnings ahead of the protest.
- Pakistan-administered Kashmir is a semi-autonomous region governed by its own prime minister but under Pakistan’s overall control.
- Kashmir is a disputed region divided between India, Pakistan, and China, with the Line of Control marking the border between Indian- and Pakistan-administered areas.
- The local government accused JAAC of terrorism, promoting hatred, and causing insecurity in the region.
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