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THREAD #Kashmir👇🏽
This week we're analysing the conflicting narratives on Kashmir.
On August 5, the Indian govt revoked the state's special status and imposed a strict communications blockade.
We've spoken with @MirzaWaheed, @tallstories, @AdityaRajKaul and @ihbarus.
This week we're analysing the conflicting narratives on Kashmir.
On August 5, the Indian govt revoked the state's special status and imposed a strict communications blockade.
We've spoken with @MirzaWaheed, @tallstories, @AdityaRajKaul and @ihbarus.
@MirzaWaheed @tallstories @AdityaRajKaul @ihbarus This has been one of the most complete and sustained communications blockades in Kashmir.
Journalist Nirupama Subramanian (@tallstories) has reported on previous Kashmir crises and compares the current blockade with ones she's seen before.
Journalist Nirupama Subramanian (@tallstories) has reported on previous Kashmir crises and compares the current blockade with ones she's seen before.
‘Normal’ has been a keyword in official talking points about conditions in Kashmir.
It’s a word that’s been picked up by many Indian TV news outlets.
It’s a word that’s been picked up by many Indian TV news outlets.
A lot of international reporting has contradicted official Indian narratives on Kashmir.
Journalist @AdityaRajKaul says much of the foreign coverage is sensational and inaccurate.
(Note: Many intl outlets have responded to criticism with assertions that their work is robust.)
Journalist @AdityaRajKaul says much of the foreign coverage is sensational and inaccurate.
(Note: Many intl outlets have responded to criticism with assertions that their work is robust.)
“For Kashmiris, India has never acted as a democracy.”
@RGizbert1 spoke with Kashmiri author and journalist @MirzaWaheed on the current situation in Kashmir.
@RGizbert1 spoke with Kashmiri author and journalist @MirzaWaheed on the current situation in Kashmir.
Our report on the communications blockade in Kashmir - and the reporting of the situation there - will be on TV and online by August 31.
