Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz urges restraint as PoK unrest leaves 9 dead
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged Pakistan to defuse unrest in PoK through dialogue. He expressed anguish over civilian and police deaths in continuing unrest. Violence centers
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged Pakistan to defuse unrest in PoK through dialogue. He expressed anguish over civilian and police deaths in continuing unrest. Violence centers on a dispute over reserved seats for Kashmiri refugees in the assembly. Protesters want these seats scrapped, which Pakistan-based parties use for influence. Elections are scheduled for July 27, with a court ruling upholding the seats.
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