The Conflict In Kashmir
Kashmir is located in the heart of south-central Asia and shares borders with Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and India. It has a population of 13 million of which 64% is Muslim. The official language is Urdu, Kashmiri is mostly spoken and other regional languages widely spoken are Dogri, Hindi, Dardi, Pahari en English. Kashmir is a land of breath taking scenery and a glorious climate. The Kashmir valley is surrounded by the Himalayan Mountains that used to guard it from the outer world. It has been described as " an emerald set in pearls, a land of lakes, clear streams, green turf and magnificent trees and mighty mountains". Kashmir established itself as an agricultural economy. It's a country that has been noted for its abundance, and is rich in minerals such as limestone and marble. A mere 27% of the population is literate (according to a 1981 census) and the majority is working in the agriculture, mining and manufacturing section. Kashmir's history can be traced back as early as the second century when it was part of the K
India and Pakistan has been to war twice, and it is ongoing. They are destroying the people, culture and beauty of Kashmir and the world community has done very little so far to bring an end to this sad ordeal. The present secessionist drive in Kashmir has its background in the dissatisfaction of a small section of Kashmiris (mostly political opponents of the Sheik). The objective of this ethnic cleansing was to create a minority free Kashmir valley where the goal or Izlamination could easily be forced on the ordinary people. Havoc has been created by targeting innocent civilians. More than 70 000 Kashmiris (mostly unarmed) have been killed since 1989 and more than 175 000 have been made homeless through deliberate actions of arson and wanton destruction. A Doda Police Superintendent Ahmed Khan said in the US News "Most of the militants that have been captured are foreign to the area: Punjabi's, Phuktuns, and even Arabs, most of them battle hardened by wars in Afghanistan. Kashmir's violence has its roots in issues far larger than Kashmir."
Some common words found in the essay are:
Kashmir Muslim, Himalayan Mountains, Kashmir Occasionally, Nawaz Sharif, Indian Western, Pakistan India, India Pakistan, Muslim Hindu, English Kashmir, Mogul Empire, free kashmir, kashmir valley, pakistan india, kashmir muslim,
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