The events of 27 October 1947 remain central to the unresolved Kashmir dispute. Explore the controversy surrounding the Instrument of Accession, the UN’s role, and the continuing demand for self-determination.
Tag: Jammu and Kashmir
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The Standstill Agreement and the Contested October.
Muhammad Waleed Akhtar examines the 1947 Standstill Agreement, Maharaja Hari Singh’s accession decision and the unfulfilled plebiscite commitment that remains central to debates over Kashmir’s political status.
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IAIS Discussion Highlights Importance of Academic Engagement on Kashmir.
IAIS Malaysia hosted an academic discussion highlighting the historical, legal, political and humanitarian dimensions of the Kashmir dispute and the importance of sustained scholarly engagement.
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Basic Services and Public Frustration in IIOJK.
Public protests in Kupwara and Rajouri highlight growing concerns over roads, healthcare, clean water and other basic services in IIOJK. The deeper issue is public frustration and governance.
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All Parties Hurriyat Conference Senior Leader Mrs. Shamim Shawl to Address OIC Kashmir Contact Group at UNGA Sidelines.
APHC senior leader Shamim Shawl is scheduled to brief the OIC Kashmir Contact Group in New York on alleged human rights violations and political developments in Kashmir.
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KIIR Urges OHCHR Intervention Over Alleged Property Seizures in Kupwara.
KIIR has urged OHCHR to intervene over alleged property seizures in Kupwara, raising concerns about human rights, due process and the use of the UAPA.
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Kashmir Delegation Raises Human Rights Concerns at 63rd UN Human Rights Council Session.
A Kashmir delegation raised concerns over alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir during the 63rd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva and called for an independent international inquiry.
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Kashmiri Delegation, European Kashmiri Diaspora Protest Outside UN Office in Geneva.
Kashmiri representatives and members of the European Kashmiri diaspora staged a protest outside the UN Office in Geneva, calling for action on alleged human rights violations and implementation of UN resolutions on Kashmir.
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Settler colonialism cloaked in democracy.
As the world observes the International Day of Democracy, the unresolved Kashmir dispute continues to raise questions about political representation, democratic participation and the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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IMWU Calls for Reparations and Accountability for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence at UNHRC Side Event
The International Muslim Women’s Union held a UNHRC63 side event in Geneva, calling for survivor-centered reparations, independent investigations and accountability for alleged conflict-related sexual violence in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.