Human Rights violation in Indian-administered Kashmir and role of United Nations, 1989-2019

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31261/spus.9655

Keywords:

Kashmir, UN, India, Pakistan, Human Rights, Security

Abstract

This article focuses on Human Rights violations and resolutions passed by the United Nations. This study points to the oppression, seige, hard power policy, and the Indian occupation  of Indian-administered Kashmir. The article continues to deal with the possible negotiation on the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan Therefore, it particularly emphasizes the role of the United Nations in the Kashmir conflict. It elaborates on the failure of United Nations resolutions on Kashmir conflict and rejection of 3rd party intervention by the Indian Government. The aim of the article is to evaluate the UN policy toward Kashmir Human Rights problems.

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2020-06-21

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Sheikh, R. (2020). Human Rights violation in Indian-administered Kashmir and role of United Nations, 1989-2019. Studia Politicae Universitatis Silesiensis, 29, 61–73. https://doi.org/10.31261/spus.9655