The report titled “Your Land is Our Land: India’s Land Rights Violations in Kashmir,” produced by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), provides a comprehensive and deeply concerning analysis of the ongoing human rights violations in Jammu & Kashmir following the abrogation Articles 370 and 35A on August 5, 2019.
This document is a critical contribution to the discourse surrounding the region’s complex socio-political landscape, particularly in the context of land rights and the broader implications for Kashmiri identity, governance, civil liberties, and fundamental rights.
Content Overview
The report is structured into several key sections that collectively paint a vivid picture of the systemic erosion of rights in Jammu & Kashmir.
It begins with an executive summary that succinctly outlines the main findings and recommendations, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the issues at hand.
The introduction contextualizes the report within the broader framework of India’s human rights landscape under the current government, highlighting the rise of Hindu nationalism and its implications for minority communities.
The background section provides a historical overview of Jammu & Kashmir’s special status and the legal changes that followed its revocation.
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