Escalating protests threaten stability ahead of Kashmir's regional elections
Pakistan-administered Kashmir is experiencing its most severe political turmoil in years, with lethal demonstrations occurring before the final round of regional voting.
Why it matters
The violence threatens the credibility of elections and could destabilize a contested border region.
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