Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
Summary
Voting is taking place in the third phase of elections for Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s Legislative Assembly, but only four of 11 areas are voting due to unrest. Protests and violence have delayed voting in seven areas, and some local groups have called for an election boycott.Key Facts
- Only four out of 11 constituencies are voting in this phase due to security problems.
- About 460,000 people are registered to vote in these districts.
- Voting in the other seven constituencies was postponed because of violence and protests.
- The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has led protests demanding removal of certain legislative seats for displaced Kashmiris.
- More than 50 people died in violence linked to protests, while authorities report at least seven police or paramilitary deaths.
- JAAC was banned in June under anti-terrorism laws, and international media have been restricted from reporting in the region.
- This is the last of three voting phases for the 53-seat Legislative Assembly.
- Voter turnout so far has been below previous years, with 46% in the first phase and 53% in the second compared to over 60% earlier.
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