The long and violent unrest in the Kashmir valley, now nearing the completion of its fifth month, is almost over and reduced to partially observed shutdowns that are increasingly coming under questioning and losing effectiveness in the region. The widespread protests, which formed the core element of the unrest and made many localities into a no-go zone during the initial months, have now subsided as demonstrators were arrested across the Valley and several hundred were detained under the Public Safety Act, the law allowing a lengthy detention without trial. The…
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