Strike shuts down Kashmir

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Source: presstv

The people of Indian-administered Kashmir have held a complete shutdown strike in response to Indian forces' arrests of several political activists in the Kashmir Valley. The strike was called by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, which is one of the largest political formations in Kashmir.

All shops and business establishments as well as most banks and schools in the state capital Srinagar were closed due to the strike. Hurriyat Chairman Seyed Ali Shah Gilani said that the youths were arrested for holding peaceful demonstrations.
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There have been almost daily demonstrations against Indian rule in the region since June 2010, when security forces killed a teenage protestor. Government forces have responded by imposing curfews and restrictions on the movement of people. The Kashmiri people have accused the Indian police of opening fire on peaceful demonstrators and bystanders during the unrest. Most of the victims were young men.

Kashmir lies at the heart of more than 60 years of hostility between India and Pakistan. Both countries claim the region in full but have partial control over it. Despite the risks, it seems the Kashmiris are determined to continue their "people power" movement. Political analysts say the frequent street protests of the past two years are giving new life to the Kashmir liberation struggle.






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--Kashmir: "The least covered movement for democracy in the world"

[UrbScotty]

1. K&R (nt)

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2. yawn .... n/t

[golfguru]

3. Kashmir deserves a Pakistan style democracy

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