Protests occurred in Pakistan-administered Kashmir to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the revocation of Kashmir's semiautonomous status by India. Demonstrators called for the restoration of statehood amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The revocation of Article 370 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 ended special rights for Jammu and Kashmir, leading to military escalation, curfews, and the restriction of communications. Activists and journalists have faced arrests, and regional violence has intensified, complicating the humanitarian situation further.
The protests mark the sixth anniversary of the revocation of Kashmir's semiautonomous status, coinciding with heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
Protesters demanded the restoration of statehood for the India-administered Himalayan region, which has been the subject of territorial claims by both nations.
Article 370, which had granted semiautonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, was revoked on August 5, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
The revocation led to significant military presence and restrictions in the region, impacting local communities and leading to increased violence and arrests.
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