Thousands Protest on the Streets of Kashmir After Indian Army Kills Four Civilians
This article discusses a recent attack between the Indian armed forces and local militant groups in the Kashmir district of India, specifically in the city of Shopian. Six people were killed in this attack, including four civilians. This incident led to anti-India protests in the area, but the article mentions that the area has been in turmoil since the early 1990s. Because of the recent protests, Indian authorities have cut internet data services and reduced connection speeds in an attempt to prevent any more protests from occurring. The article states that some people believe the Indian armed forces have such hostile views to the people of Kashmir that “there are no civilians in Kashmir,” meaning every one is either considered a militant, or contributing to the aid of militants. Kashmir has been seeking independence for the past three decades, and almost 70,000 people have been killed in various uprisings. It is also important to note that the Indian military has been accused of various human rights violations, and there is also an Armed Forces Special Powers Act that protects military personnel from extrajudicial killings.
The article aims to bring light to the views of the people of Kashmir, because thus far, their opinions and voices have been shut out of Indian media. The article does so by providing examples of tweets from people in the area, the main way these protests have been communicated to the media. The article also links to various wikipedia pages and other news articles to help contextualize some of the key points being made. These pieces of evidence are fitting for the point of the article; which is to highlight the perspectives of the people living in Kashmir and those protesting. It also helps to add light to the ongoing conflict that is also part of these protests.
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Image/Article Source: Wani, Ieshan. “Thousands Protest on the Streets of Kashmir After Indian Army Kills Four Civilians · Global Voices.” Global Voices, Global Voices, 13 Mar. 2018, globalvoices.org/2018/03/08/thousands-protest-on-the-streets-of-kashmir-after-indian-army-kills-four-civilians/.