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US Urges Calm in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Amid Mounting Unrest

Dozens of fatalities reported since June 2026 have pushed the United States to demand restraint from Pakistani authorities in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The State Department is calling for peaceful assembly and adherence to constitutional freedoms as the local crackdown intensifies under restrictive internet and media blackouts.

US Urges Calm in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Amid Mounting Unrest

The call for de-escalation follows mounting international pressure regarding reports of human rights abuses. US officials emphasized that free and fair elections require a stable environment, urging both demonstrators and local security forces to prioritize legal frameworks over violence. The situation remains volatile, with restricted information flow complicating efforts to verify the scale of the ongoing civil unrest.

Amnesty International and other human rights organizations have formally requested independent inquiries into the reported deaths and state-led crackdowns. Meanwhile, India has publicly condemned the actions of Pakistani authorities, challenging the legitimacy of local electoral processes conducted under such repressive conditions. The region continues to face significant instability as media access remains tightly controlled.

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