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Kashmir militancy

Fighting in Disputed Kashmir Kills 5 Indian Soldiers and 2 Suspected Militants
By Aijaz Hussain
The gun battle took place in a mountainous and forested area in Rajouri district near the Line of Control.

Undelivered Promises: Life in Kashmir After Article 370
By Ritu Mahendru
Three years after the Modi government struck down Kashmir’s special status, the Valley has only grown more volatile.

Rape and Silence in Kashmir’s Jihad
By Siddharthya Roy, Ojaswin Kathuria, and Sayan Ghosh
Kashmiri women drop the veil on years of systematic rape and abuse by Islamist militants in the Kashmir Valley.

Anti-India Militancy Returns to Srinagar
By Sudha Ramachandran
An attack on a bus carrying police personnel that left three dead reaffirms that Kashmir’s summer capital is not militant-free.

Who Are Kashmir’s ‘Hybrid Militants’?
By Muheet Ul Islam and Pirzada Shakir
Are “part-time terrorists” on the rise, or is the term used to evade accountability for police abuses?

10 Combatants Killed in Firefights Amid Rising Violence in Kashmir
By Aijaz Hussain
Indian soldiers shot dead a militant crossing the Line of Control into India, the first such incident since India and Pakistan agreed to reaffirm their 2003 ceasefire accord.

Hizbul Mujahideen Chief Killed – Again
By Sudha Ramachandran
The new militants leading the group have proven to be no match for India’s security forces.

A Year After Article 370’s End, a Dangerous Silence in Kashmir
By Kaisar Andrabi
The abrogation of Article 370 came with a steep cost: the disappearance of the moderate middle, once Kashmir’s political mainstream.

India Killed Kashmir’s Top Militant Commander. What Now?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Naikoo’s elimination is a major victory at a critical time for India’s counterinsurgency forces.

Top Kashmir Rebel Leader Killed as India Claims Major Success
By Associated Press
Naikoo, a rebel leader, was killed by Indian forces.

Kashmir: From Encounter to Funeral
By Zafar Dar
Photos of rebels and civilians in disputed Kashmir, where violence continues to climb.

Indian Elections: Kashmir Votes
By Um Roommana
Amid a tense security situation, Kashmiris are largely unenthused by the national elections.

Pakistan Scores a Rare Diplomatic Victory on Kashmir
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The OIC condemning ‘Indian terrorism’ in Kashmir is a diplomatic triumph for Pakistan.

Kashmir’s Unwanted Elections
By Um Roommana
Threats and boycotts cast a long shadow over upcoming local elections in Indian Kashmir.

In Kashmir, Security Searches Lead to Sexual Abuse
By Qadri Inzamam
India's renewed Cordon and Search Operations are proving a nightmare for Kashmir's women.

Kashmir: 2 Years After Burhan Wani
By Fahad Shah
Burhan Wani's killing sparked an uprising that never really ended.

Why India Must Change Its Kashmir Policy
By Ikram Ullah
The mood in Kashmir is more dangerous than ever before. India must change tactics before it's too late.

Kashmir: Killing Militants Won't Kill Militancy
By Riyaz Wani for StoriesAsia
Despite the Indian Army-led, take-no-prisoners Operation All-Out, militancy is surging.

How Al-Qaeda Came to Kashmir
By Riyaz Wani
How a debate over Islamic martyrdom opened the door for al-Qaeda in Kashmir.

What Syed Salahuddin’s 'Global Terrorist’ Designation Means for Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The United States increasingly aligns with India's stance on militancy in Kashmir. How should Pakistan respond?

Kashmir on the Brink
By Um-Roommana
Kashmir remains a tinderbox. Will it ignite again this summer?

Time for Pakistan to Cut Ties With Hizbul Mujahideen
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Touting Hizbul Mujahideen as freedom fighters is detrimental for both Pakistan and Kashmir.

Why the Islamic State Could Come to Kashmir
By Dhananjay Sahai
The tactics and rhetoric of Kashmiri insurgents are starting to converge with those of ISIS.

Kashmir's Problems Need a Political Solution
By K.S. Venkatachalam
A political remedy is the only long term solution to violence in Kashmir.
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