Kashmir Scholars release a fact sheet on the Kashmir dispute and the current siege
Impact of militarization on the children of Kashmir
A report by Mirza Saaib Beg "All children in Kashmir grow as witnesses to the war around us. We go about our daily lives while an active war is raging in our backyards, our gardens, our schools, our hospitals. Despite the turmoil that engulfs us, our parents have prioritized education because they realize that this …
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Kashmir crisis : A fact finding report by Nitya Ramakrishnan and Nandini Sundar
Based on their visit to Kashmir between October 5-9, 2019, a new report was released by Nitya Ramakrishnan (Advocate) and Nandini Sundar (Sociologist) . The authors of the report visited various districts of Kashmir and spoke to various people on the ground. They report on various aspects of the siege, including illegal detentions of minors, …
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Kashmir Civil Disobedience: Trauma, resistance, resilience, Two months on: A citizens’ report
A group of Indian citizens has just released a report on the current siege. This report was prepared by a team of concerned Indian citizens who travelled to Kashmir from September 25-30, and Jammu between October 6&7 as part of a solidarity and fact finding mission to understand the impact of abrogation of Article 370 …
Kashmir crisis Day 60, October 3, 2019–Two months of siege continues
On day 60 of the siege, normal life remains disrupted in the Kashmir Valley. While the Indian home Minister claims that there are no restrictions in Kashmir, the ground reality is starkly different. Main markets and business establishments sometimes open only for a couple of hours in the mornings. Schools, colleges, and universities remain closed. …
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Kashmir Scholars respond to the European Parliamentary Research Service briefing on Kashmir
In response to a recent briefing produced by the European Parliamentary Research Service, KSCAN submitted a response. You can read the letter here
Kashmir crisis –Day 50
Kashmir Crisis, Day 50, September 22, 2019 Lockdown and collective punishment of the Kashmiri people continues. There has been no change on the ground. Freedom of expression, movement, and gathering, remains suspended. Shortages of medicine and other essential supplies remains. Hospitals continue to be inaccessible for those dependent on public transportation, and other essential services …
Open letter to the UN Human Rights Council, September 17, 2019
UN Member-States must lead on a human rights Kashmir resolution at the 42nd Human Rights Council September 17, 2019 Member States, United Nations Human Rights Council, As the siege of Kashmir enters its 44th. Day, we the scholars of Kashmir urge the members of the United Nations Human Rights council to address this escalating human …
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Kashmir Crisis update: Day 39, September 12, 2019
Kashmir Crisis Kashmir’s unrelenting siege continues on the 39th day. There is no semblance of normalcy in Kashmir. Businesses remain shut, offices sparsely attended, public transport still not plying on the streets, schools, colleges and universities, still closed. This week a sixteen year old Kashmiri died after being admitted to a hospital for tear gas …
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Resolving Kashmir: A Guide
KSCAN releases a research based guide to the conflict and steps to a just and peaceful resolution in accordance with the Kashmiri right to self determination. You can access the report here
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