For nearly two months of continuing unrest in Kashmir: people protest against the Indian authorities, ruling the region. Anti-Indian sentiment has long prevailed among the inhabitants of Kashmir, since they have to live between India, the majority of citizens which Hindus, and Muslim Pakistan.
Protesters say they want to establish a separate state or join in Pakistan, which is home to the majority of Muslims. Recent unrest in Kashmir recall riots in New Delhi, which occurred in the late 1980's. Then in the conflict killed 68,000 people, most of them were civilians. During the unrest the Indian authorities imposed a formidable military force in Kashmir, who have faced resistance from the rebels, supported by Pakistan. Protesters were planning to organize unrest during Ramadan, in connection with this government it was decided to introduce a curfew in some areas of concern. Residents staged protest marches in nearly all Kashmir, shouting slogans: "India, get out!", "We want freedom!". According to police, four protesters were killed during the riots, which began on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Once one of the leaders of the separatists Mirvayz Umar Farooq was put under house arrest by the authorities in the town of Srinagar swept mass rallies. <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=606430&rui=124004758> *Beijuzzzz* *** *
