How will the Taliban takeover impact militancy in Kashmir?
19 September 2021 |
2:38 pm
India-administered Kashmir is reportedly seeing a surge in foreign militants. Analysts warn that increasing disaffection among young Kashmiris in the disputed region could have serious consequences.
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