https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/4/outrage-after-kashmiri-men-killed-in-another-staged-gunfight This past Monday in Srinagar, the Indian controlled district of Kashmir, the Indian army has been accused of killing three Kashmiri men. The families of the men have protested the extrajudicial killings, and denied all claims by the Indian army that the men were rebel militants. Since the repeal of Kashmiri autonomy in 2019 by New Delhi, more than… Read more »
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-army-to-gain-control-of-60-billion-belt-road-projects/articleshow/79720962.cms The Pakistani army has recently taken control over the $60 billion Chinese-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Last year, Pakistan created the CPEC Authority (CPECA) to take majority control over execution of CPEC projects. The civilian government criticized the CPECA as they believed it overstepped its role and infringed upon the role of the state, and eventually the CPECA ordinance expired…. Read more »
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/79980513.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cpp Towards the end of December, Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari announced the dissolution of the Parliament, resulting in protests and political turmoil in Kathmandu calling the act unconstitutional. The president called for the dissolution at request of the Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, the head of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP). Oli has been accused of corruption,… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/article/pakistan-india/pakistan-accuses-india-of-funding-disinformation-campaign-in-eu-idUSKBN28M022 Pakistan has accused India of funding a campaign of false information against them to other global actors. It cited a report conducted by EU DisinfoLab, which found hundreds of fake pro-India, anti-Indian rival media sources (none of which were proven to be connected to Indian government). Pakistani foreign minister Qureshi has called upon the EU and the UN to… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/10/most-difficult-phase-india-china-relations-continue-to-sour Since June of this year, India and China have remained deadlocked over control of the disputed Himalayan region of Ladakh. Both countries have sent thousands of troops to man the border, and tensions continue to heighten as military and diplomatic talks fail. The tensions in Ladakh were made worse in 2019 when India stripped part of Kashmir of its… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-farm-protests/indias-supreme-court-declines-calls-to-ban-farmers-protest-idUSKBN28R2DP In recent months, India has introduced 3 new agriculture bills privatizing the farming industry, and ending price support for key crops such as wheat and rice. In response to the bills, farmers from across India, specifically Punjab and Haryana, are protesting in Delhi to pressure the Modi administration to repeal the laws. Petitioners approached the Supreme Court in attempt… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/17/pakistans-ruling-pti-poised-to-form-govt-in-gilgit-baltistan Pakistan is currently attempting to grant provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan, an essential region located in the highly disputed Kashmir. Following Pakistan’s recent election, the PTI party is poised to act on their campaign promise of establishing Pakistani government in Gilgit-Baltistan. Kashmir is currently fully claimed by both India and Pakistan, however it retains semi-autonomous status, and is divided… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/31/shutdown-in-kashmir-protests-indias-new-land-laws In August 2019, PM Modi removed Kashmir’s special regional status and divided the land into two federal territories belonging to India. The previous protections on land and jobs have been removed. Kashmir’s land has now been opened up for Indians to purchase, which has came with criticism from all sides of the conflict. Additionally, India’s new form of direct… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/19/pakistan-pm-khan-headed-for-his-maiden-afghan-visit Pakistani PM Imran Khan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani recently met in Kabul to discuss mending the distrustful relations between the two states, as well as working towards peace from the Taliban. The Afghan government has been working towards peace negotiations with the Taliban in the Qatari capital, Doha. However, despite the ongoing talks, violence has continued to increase… Read more »
