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The Blood of November: Jammu’s Forgotten Tragedy of 1947
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The Blood of November: Jammu’s Forgotten Tragedy of 1947

Nearly eight decades after the Jammu Massacre of 1947, questions surrounding the killings, displacement and lack of institutional accountability remain unresolved. Mehr un Nisa Rehman examines historical records, survivor testimonies and the urgent need for an independent investigation.

The article highlights the importance of preserving archival evidence, documenting survivors' experiences and establishing an authoritative historical account of one of the most painful episodes of Partition.

The Illusion of the Ballot: Breaking the Carousel of Control
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The Illusion of the Ballot: Breaking the Carousel of Control

KIIR Chairman Altaf Hussain Wani argues that elections in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are not a substitute for the people's fundamental right to self-determination.

His analysis examines decades of political engineering, the abrogation of Article 370 and the need to fulfil UN resolutions on Kashmir.

The Forgotten Holocaust: The 1947 Jammu Massacre and the Architecture of Erasure
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The Forgotten Holocaust: The 1947 Jammu Massacre and the Architecture of Erasure

The 1947 Jammu Massacre remains one of the most contested and painful chapters in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, marked by accounts of mass killings, forced migration and demographic change.

In this historical analysis, Shahzia Ashraf examines the alleged role of state authorities and armed groups, the legacy of the tragedy and the importance of historical recognition.

Jammu, 1947: Massacre, Dispossession and an Unfinished Conflict
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Jammu, 1947: Massacre, Dispossession and an Unfinished Conflict

The Jammu Massacre of 1947 remains one of the most painful and contested chapters of Partition history, marked by mass killings, forced displacement and the destruction of communities.

Altaf Hussain Wani examines historical evidence, the demographic consequences and the lasting impact of the tragedy on the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Accession That Left Kashmir’s Future Unsettled.
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The Accession That Left Kashmir’s Future Unsettled.

Nearly eight decades after 27 October 1947, the political future of Jammu and Kashmir remains disputed, with questions of self-determination, human rights and international commitments still unresolved.

On Kashmir Black Day 2026, Mehr un Nisa examines the historical events, UN resolutions and continuing search for a peaceful and just settlement.

Bigwigs behind Kashmir skullduggery
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Bigwigs behind Kashmir skullduggery

A historical analysis of the political manoeuvres surrounding Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, India’s military intervention on October 27, and the controversy over the state’s accession. The article examines the unfulfilled UN-backed plebiscite and its continuing significance in the Kashmir dispute.

Kashmir’s Half-Widows: Suspended Between Hope and Loss
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Kashmir’s Half-Widows: Suspended Between Hope and Loss

Thousands of women in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir continue to live in uncertainty as their husbands remain missing and their legal, economic and social struggles persist.
The stories of Kashmir’s half-widows highlight decades of unresolved disappearances and growing calls for truth, accountability and justice.

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