Protest in Pakistan’s Kashmir stalls after nine killed in clashes
Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have resulted in at least nine deaths as protests against the government continue. The region remains under restricted communication as authorities attempt to manage the unrest following the proscription of a local activist group.
Why it matters
The ongoing violence and government crackdown in a disputed territory pose significant risks to regional stability and human rights.
At least 28 people have been killed since protests began in June, as the region braces for a major protest march.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Commuters ride past security personnel as they patrol a street before a protest by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, on June 7, 2026 [AFP] By Abid Hussain Published On 15 Jul 2026 15 Jul 2026 Islamabad, Pakistan – At least nine people were killed in clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, as a planned protest march to the region’s capital, Muzaffarabad, temporarily stalled amid rising tensions.
Security personnel raided a house on the outskirts of Rawalakot town in the region’s Poonch district after receiving a tip-off about a weapons cache, but came under fire, officials said. An officer was killed.
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