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April 2, 2018

Kashmir: Indian Forces Open Fire on Pro-Independence Protesters
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In Indian-administered Kashmir, at least 20 people died and 70 others
were wounded over the weekend, as clashes erupted between government
forces and pro-independence militias. Among those reportedly killed were
three Indian soldiers and 13 militants. Meanwhile, in Srinagar, a curfew
remains in effect today after police opened fire with live rounds on
thousands of demonstrators protesting for an end to Indian rule, killing
four people and wounding dozens of others.


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