One killed, dozens injured in Pakistan protests for better governance
The protests erupted after talks over a detailed charter of demand presented by a platform of Kashmiri civil society and political groups called Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) failed last week.
Left parties lead anti-war protest in Kolkata
After three days of high tension following India’s military strikes inside Pakistan last week, a ceasefire was announced May 10.
Ceasefire announced over the weekend between India and Pakistan holds
US President Donald Trump took credit for facilitating the “historic and heroic decision” of the ceasefire and repeated his country’s offer of mediation over the Kashmir dispute.
Vijay Prashad on the escalation of tensions in South Asia
Vijay Prashad, Indian historian and director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research speaks about the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan and the need for de-escalation and peace.
Calls for peace grow as threat of all-out war looms over South Asia
As the civilian casualty toll rises in the fallout of India’s strikes against Pakistan on May 7, many have called for the nuclear-armed nations to de-escalate and engage in dialogue
Pakistan calls India’s attacks “unprovoked and blatant act of war”
The attack has provoked fears that the simmering tensions between the two nuclear-armed powers could escalate, with many urging that the nations exercise restraint.
Progressive forces in South Asia condemn rising regional tensions and communalism in wake of Pahalgam attack
After the attack, in which 26 people were killed, India’s ultra right-wing government announced the suspension of a decades-old river water treaty with neighboring Pakistan, blaming it for being behind the attack without providing any evidence
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Kashmir may face UAPA charges
The Indian government led by the ultra-right BJP has abandoned pro-Palestine policies adopted by previous governments in its attempts to get close to the US and Israel
Five years since revocation of special status, Jammu and Kashmir heads to elections
In the upcoming elections, one left leader will contest who has been repeatedly targeted by the Indian state for his persistent struggle in defense of the Kashmiri people and their autonomy
In Jammu and Kashmir, ‘eviction drive’ sparks anger and protests from a cross-section of society
The administration of Jammu and Kashmir, which is directly under the Central government, launched an eviction drive in January, many of whose victims were farmers, workers and marginalized sections. Political parties and people’s movements have slammed the drive with many critics calling it an attempt to bring about demographic change
At least 4 Palestinians killed, dozens arrested by Israeli forces and other stories
Today we look at mass arrests and killings of Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank, the detention of Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan, and more
Report: poor and marginalized especially hit by US COVID-19 death toll and other stories
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