CPOY 71 International Picture Story Gold: State of Conflict
In the summer of 2016, Kashmir witnessed one of its worst unrests in six years – following the death of Burhan Wani, chief commander of the armed group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. The valley has seen armed conflict for decades. The Indian government is labeling it a war against terror, while the Kashmiri Muslim community is shouting freedom struggle.
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Slide 3 of 8
July 6, 2016
People are cheering as the first pepper bomb explodes in the air. It's the first day of Eid and the morning prayers has just ended. A large group of young men are throwing stones at the police. The police answer with teargas.
Emil Wesolowski / Mid Sweden University
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