Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Erupts: Deadly Protests, Crackdown & Election Chaos
Violence has escalated dramatically in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as protests over refugee representation, economic rights, and governance have turned deadly. Reports suggest that dozens of civilians have been killed in clashes with security forces after the Joint Awami Action Committee was banned.
The unrest comes amid phased Assembly elections that have been boycotted by several major political groups over allegations of electoral manipulation and rigging. Meanwhile, Pakistan faces growing criticism over its handling of the protests, even as it continues to raise the Kashmir issue internationally.
