Kashmir Scholars Consultative and Action Network KSCAN
The Kashmir Scholars Consultative and Action Network (KSCAN), is an interdisciplinary group of scholars from various countries and regions engaged in research on the region of Kashmir. Each of us has written about Kashmiri history, society, culture, and politics, and their relation to the protracted conflict; and we are particularly concerned about the present conditions of violence. Our research on the Kashmir conflict addresses its history, its consequences for the region and beyond, and its possible resolution. It has implications for an internationally mediated political solution and is of relevance to policy makers.
The media and communications blockade of Kashmir by India continues into the seventh day. Some news trickles out: Reports of 10'000 protestors on the streets.Reports of use of tear gas, pellet guns and live ammunition by Indian forces against protestors; injuries.Mass arrests; over 900 people arrested including Mian Qayoom of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association …
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August 7, 2019 Ms. Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Ms. Agnes Callamard, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Mr. Michel Forst, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Mr. Fernand de Varennes, …
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