The long-running conflict in India-held Kashmir remains unresolved and volatile, despite major political changes introduced in 2019. This assessment was made by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the region’s chief cleric, in a statement marking the first Friday of the new year. Mirwaiz said that while authorities project calm, the underlying reality is one of uncertainty and […]
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq released from house arrest
The restrictions on Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were eased after 20 months as claimed by officials in Sri Nagar. “The Mirwaiz is not under any detention,” a senior official told the local Indian media. A Hurriyat spokesman, however, said the decision of the release has not been officially conveyed to the Mirwaiz so […]