The Kashmir Scholars Consultative and Action Network (KSCAN), is an interdisciplinary group of scholars from various countries and regions engaged in research on the region of Kashmir. Each of us has written about Kashmiri history, society, culture, and politics, and their relation to the protracted conflict; and we are particularly concerned about the present conditions of violence. Our research on the Kashmir conflict addresses its history, its consequences for the region and beyond, and its possible resolution. It has implications for an internationally mediated political solution and is of relevance to policy makers.
UN Member-States must lead on a human rights Kashmir resolution at the 42ndHuman Rights Council September 17, 2019 Member States, United Nations Human Rights Council, As the siege of Kashmir enters its 44th. Day, we the scholars of Kashmir urge the members of the United Nations Human Rights council to address this escalating human rights …
Continue reading "Open letter to the UN Human Rights Council, September 17, 2019"
Kashmir Crisis Kashmir’s unrelenting siege continues on the 39th day. There is no semblance of normalcy in Kashmir. Businesses remain shut, offices sparsely attended, public transport still not plying on the streets, schools, colleges and universities, still closed. This week a sixteen year old Kashmiri died after being admitted to a hospital for tear gas …
Continue reading "Kashmir Crisis update: Day 39, September 12, 2019"
KSCAN releases a research based guide to the conflict and steps to a just and peaceful resolution in accordance with the Kashmiri right to self determination. You can access the report here
Kashmir completes one month of siege. The situation on the ground remains unchanged. The communications blockade continues even though the Government claims that it has restored a few land line exchanges in some areas. People remain cut off from each other in the Valley, and from others outside the Valley. Hospitals and other essential services …
Continue reading "Kashmir siege completes a month, September 4, 2019"
While some limited movement is allowed, the communications blockade remains in effect. The consequences of shutting down phone and internet services are now manifest as a massive health crisis. Patient mortality is increasing rapidly in hospitals. In one case, a miscarriage occurred because a senior gynecologist could not be summoned in time to the ward …
Continue reading "Day 25 of the Indian military siege of Kashmir: August 29, 2019"
"Valley in total paralysis" for three weeks now: The shutdown has been going on since 5 August, with most services, business and shops closed. News from inside Kashmir is very limited as communication blockade is still ongoing with internet services and mobile networks still down. Some landlines in some areas seem to be operating during …
Continue reading "Day 21 of the Indian siege: 25 August 2019"
The news and communications blockade continues. Some land lines work intermittently and allow brief conversations of less than a minute with family and friends. Hospitals are running out of basic medicines and doctors are prevented from going to work. The total number of Indian troops in Kashmir is now one million. The UN Office of …
Continue reading "Day 18 of the Indian military siege: 22 August 2019"
