Since October 27, 1947, Kashmir has been standing strong against illegal Indian occupation. From military presence to serious human rights abuses, the fight for justice is far from over.
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Kashmir and Crisis Diplomacy: The Roles of SAARC and SCO
For over seventy years, Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir has been embroiled in conflict, facing a dire humanitarian crisis; thus, it raises the question of how regional bodies like SAARC and SCO can pivot from geopolitical tensions to address urgent humanitarian needs.