Jammu and Kashmir
Hundreds defy restrictions, join protests in Kashmir
Hundreds of people protested an unprecedented security crackdown and clashed with police on Aug. 16 in Indian-controlled Kashmir, as India's government said it was constantly reviewing the situation in the disputed region and the restrictions there will be removed over the next few days.
Troops let Muslims walk to mosques in Indian-ruled Kashmir
Troops in India-administered Kashmir allowed Muslims to walk to local mosques alone or in pairs and pray for the Eid al-Adha festival on Aug. 12 during an unprecedented security lockdown that still forced most people in the disputed region to stay indoors on the Islamic holy day.
Turkish, Pakistan parliament speakers discuss Kashmir
Turkey's National Assembly speaker on Aug. 9 spoke over the phone with the head of the Pakistan parliament and discussed the situation arising out of India's move to ditch the special status of the disputed Jammu Kashmir region.
India arrests over 500 as Kashmir clampdown challenged
Indian security forces have arrested more 500 people since New Delhi imposed a communications blackout and security clampdown in divided Kashmir, where people remained holed up in their homes for a fourth day.
Pakistan premier vows to challenge India over Kashmir move
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed on Aug. 6 to challenge at the UN security council India's decision to strip Kashmir of its special autonomy, a move he warned could provoke conflict in the region.
India detains Kashmir political leaders as threat to peace
Indian authorities say they have detained three political leaders in Kashmir because they are a threat to peace, with the Muslim-majority region under lockdown following an explosive government move to revoke its special autonomy.
"An explosive decision": India revokes the special constitutional status of Kashmir
Hindu nationalist authorities made Presidential Decree which abolishes Special status of the state Jammu and Kashmir, guaranteed under Indian Constitution.
Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the measure in parliament despite massive protests from the opposition. He said it would become law as soon as it was signed by the president.
India government revokes disputed Kashmir's special status
India's government revoked disputed Kashmir's special status by presidential order on Aug. 5 as thousands of newly deployed troops descended and some internet and phone services were suspended in the restive Himalayan region where most people oppose Indian rule.
Turkey voices 'deep concern' over Kashmir issue
Turkey is "deeply" concerned with the security and humanitarian situation in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Minister Mevlut Çavuşoğlu said on May 29.
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Villagers flee Kashmir front line as Pakistan, India trade fire
India and Pakistan have exchanged artillery fire in the disputed Kashmir region forcing hundreds of people to flee, police in Indian Kashmir said, raising fresh doubts about a 15-year-old ceasefire between the nuclear-armed rivals in the area.