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UNREST IN INDIAN KASHMIR ENTERS 2ND WEEK

by: Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun   February 8 7:48pm

Authorities put separatist leaders under house arrest and thousands of armed troops in riot gear warned people to stay indoors in Indian Kashmir's main city Monday in an attempt to block a seventh day of violent demonstrations against Indian rule. Widespread unrest has rocked the disputed Himalayan region for the past week, as protesters have taken to the streets in anger over the deaths of two teenage boys they say were killed by police and government forces. The All Parties ...