Deadly protests overshadow Pakistan’s elections in Kashmir.
Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces marred elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished12:27 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished12:27 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Protests, boycott cast shadow on Pakistan-administered Kashmir election”
Protests and boycott affect Pakistan-administered Kashmir election
Key points
- Muzaffarabad votes amid two days of shutdowns and protests.
- JAAC protests demand abolition of 12 refugee seats in assembly.
- Election split into three phases; Poonch votes last on August 10.
- Internet shutdowns of over 50 days hinder campaigning and reporting.
- turnout hovers near 50% in second phase, below past highs.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir”
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
“Deadly Protests Overshadow Pakistan’s Elections in Kashmir”
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Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces marred elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.