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Five Kashmiri Political Leaders Released from Detention

HeadlineDec 31, 2019

Meanwhile, in Kashmir, the Indian government has released five Kashmiri political leaders after nearly five months in detention. But Kashmir’s three most prominent leaders remain detained, and the Indian-occupied territory remains on lockdown. There has been no internet access for nearly five months — marking the longest internet blackout ever imposed in a democracy.

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