Pakistani-Ruled Kashmir Is Facing a Brutal State Crackdown

The Pakistan-administered territory of Jammu Kashmir (PaJK) is witnessing the most extensive between the masses and the Pakistani state in decades. Between June 5 and July 27, at least forty-five people were killed as Islamabad sought to crush the movement before it could consolidate. confrontation On July 27, security forces opened fire on thousands of unarmed protesters marching towards the town of Rawalakot, killing twenty-one people. The following day, another fourteen were gunned down in…