Inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Summary
Dozens of people have died in clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over the past two months. The protests, led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), demand rights like better healthcare and electricity, but the government calls JAAC a banned, armed group aiming to disrupt regional elections.Key Facts
- The city of Rawalakot in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been sealed off after violent protests.
- The protests started following a government crackdown and have resulted in many deaths.
- The JAAC is leading the protests and demands improvements in basic services such as healthcare and electricity.
- The Pakistani government banned the JAAC in June, calling it a foreign-funded terrorist group.
- JAAC denies being terrorists and says it is peaceful, funded by people from the Kashmir community living abroad.
- Authorities claim the JAAC wants to disrupt upcoming elections and is armed.
- The BBC is the first media outlet allowed inside Rawalakot to report on the situation.
- The protests relate to broader tensions in the Kashmir region, which involve Pakistan and India.
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