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Basharat Amin

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India
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Covers:  Human Rights, Gender, Environment, Conflict, politics, Culture,Downtrodden and Marginalised communities
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Jammu: Children in Rohingya Camps Suffer As Their Parents Detained For Months | The Quint

Jammu: Children in Rohingya Camps Suffer As Their Parents Detained For Months | The Quint

youtu.be — Children in the Rohingya refugee camps of Jammu are forced to live without their parents after more than 200 refugees were detained by the Jammu Police in Ma...
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Youth Ki Awaaz - The Exodus Of Kashmiri Pandits | Facebook

Youth Ki Awaaz - The Exodus Of Kashmiri Pandits | Facebook

WPFW - What's At Stake — Even after three decades, numerous governments have failed to bring justice to the Kashmiri Pandits. A report by Basharat Amin
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'The Free the Press the More Democratic a Country' - Anuradha Bhasin talks to Kashmir Unheard

'The Free the Press the More Democratic a Country' - Anuradha Bhasin talks to Kashmir Unheard

youtu.be — Our Community Correspondent goes one-on-one with Anuradha Bhasin, Executive Editor of the Daily Kashmir Times newspaper, in connection with the situation of...
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Having Fled Myanmar, Many Rohingya Now Face Prejudice in Jammu

Having Fled Myanmar, Many Rohingya Now Face Prejudice in Jammu

youtu.be — Basharat Amin reports from Jammu, for Video Volunteers. "We're not here in Jammu and Kashmir illegally," says Siraj Mustafa, holding his UN High Commissioner...
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Illegal Riverbed Mining on RanbiAra in South Kashmir Goes on Unchecked

Illegal Riverbed Mining on RanbiAra in South Kashmir Goes on Unchecked

youtu.be — Rambi Aara Nallah a tributary to the River Jhelum flowing through two south Kashmir districts Shopian and Pulwama is being looted by the local sand mafia for...
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Enforced Disappearances: The Fight for Justice

Enforced Disappearances: The Fight for Justice

youtu.be — Community Correspondent Basharat Amin reports for Kashmir Unheard.Twenty two years on, two Kashmiri continue their search for their missing sons.Manzoor Ahma...
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Encounter Aftermath: Family Seeks Justice for Killed Son

Encounter Aftermath: Family Seeks Justice for Killed Son

youtu.be — Basharat Amin Community Correspondent reports from Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir for Kashmir Unheard.Shahid Hussain Mir, son of Mansoor Ahmad Mir, of Gagran are...
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Justice Elusive when 'Security Forces' are Involved

Justice Elusive when 'Security Forces' are Involved

youtu.be — Basharat Amin reports from Shopian, Kashmir, for Video Volunteers.Nine years ago in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, two women from the same family were raped an...
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Kathua Rape and Murder Case: Justice Awaited

Kathua Rape and Murder Case: Justice Awaited

youtu.be — Basharat Amin, Community Correspondent reports from Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, It has been a year to the horrific Kathua rape and murder case but the people ...
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Jammu and Kashmir's Walnut Industry Under Threat

Jammu and Kashmir's Walnut Industry Under Threat

youtu.be — Basharat Amin, Community Correspondent reports from Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir for Kashmir Unheard.Jammu and Kashmir occupy almost 90 percent share of the wa...
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All Is Lost To A Mindless Massacre

All Is Lost To A Mindless Massacre

youtu.be — Community Correspondent Basharat Amin reports from Nadimarg, Jammu & Kashmir, for KashmirUnheard.On March 23, 2003 the murder of 24 Hindus in the Nadimarg vi...
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Breaking Stereotypes And Smashing Patriarchy | Basharat Amin | Youth Ki Awaaz & Internews | #iRep...

Breaking Stereotypes And Smashing Patriarchy | Basharat Amin | Youth Ki Awaaz & Internews | #iRep...

youtu.be — Nestled in areas of conflict and unrest, women in Kashmir have taken flight in choosing unique career paths smashing patriarchy and breaking stereotypes. Whi...
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Kashmiri Street Hawkers in Crisis due to Continued Lock-downs; Demand Support | COVID 19

Kashmiri Street Hawkers in Crisis due to Continued Lock-downs; Demand Support | COVID 19

youtu.be — The ongoing lockdown in Kashmir from August 5th has hit hard the street vendor and daily wage community of Kashmir valley. Suhail Ahmad, a 27-year-old man of...
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Pellet Attack Ne Kaise Badaldi Humari Zindagi | Basharat Amin | Youth Ki Awaaz & Internews #iRepo...

Pellet Attack Ne Kaise Badaldi Humari Zindagi | Basharat Amin | Youth Ki Awaaz & Internews #iRepo...

youtu.be — TRIGGER WARNINGSince 2016, thousands of Kashmiris have been critically injured and hundreds permanently or partially blinded by weapons labelled "non-lethal...
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What Happens When Climate Change Meets Indo-Pak Border Restrictions in Jammu? | The Quint

What Happens When Climate Change Meets Indo-Pak Border Restrictions in Jammu? | The Quint

youtu.be — Farmers in Jammu's RS Pura, known for its world-famous basmati rice, are facing a crisis like never before. Climate change, erratic rainfall, heatwaves, and mismanaged irrigation systems are pushing them into heavy losses. On top of that, strict border restrictions are making it even harder for them to farm.
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Rohingya fleeing Myanmar sought refuge in Jammu; now, they're facing prejudice from locals

Rohingya fleeing Myanmar sought refuge in Jammu; now, they're facing prejudice from locals

Firstpost — Most of the legally recognised Rohingya in India are settled in Jammu and Kashmir, where they face tough living conditions - and the risk of deportation
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The Untold Story of Kashmir's Forgotten Refugees: The Plight of Displaced Kashmiri Muslim Familie...

The Untold Story of Kashmir's Forgotten Refugees: The Plight of Displaced Kashmiri Muslim Familie...

youtu.be — Kashmir, a region in conflict, witnessed a mass uprising in 1989 which resulted in the migration of 64,800 Hindu Kashmiri Pandit families to different parts of the country, especially in Jammu. Additionally, around fifty Muslim families also fled Kashmir between November 1989 and 1994, as they were subjected to violence and treated inhumanely.
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Journey of the Bakarwal: Life and Struggles of Kashmir's Nomadic Tribe

Journey of the Bakarwal: Life and Struggles of Kashmir's Nomadic Tribe

youtu.be — Explore the unique world of the Bakarwal tribe from Jammu and Kashmir, who traverse snowy mountains with their families and animals. Their simple yet impressive lifestyle revolves around cattle rearing and deep-rooted traditions. Despite facing economic and educational challenges, their resilience and connection to their heritage shine through.
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Parents Detained, Rohingya Children Struggle in Jammu Camp

Parents Detained, Rohingya Children Struggle in Jammu Camp

youtu.be — More than 150 Rohingya refugees were detained by the government of India earlier this year for deportation. Dozens of kids are now on the verge of losing their future. Left with no support and no education. Community Correspondent Basharat Amin reports from Jammu for Video Volunteers.
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Kashmir Railway Projects: Threatening Livelihoods, Culture & Climate

Kashmir Railway Projects: Threatening Livelihoods, Culture & Climate

youtu.be — In December 2023, the Indian government approved five new railway lines in Kashmir, including the Awantipora-Shopian route. This initiative is part of a larger plan to enhance connectivity between Indian-administered Kashmir and major cities across India. According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the expansion aims to benefit local communities and businesses by improving transport links and boosting tourism.
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Amidst Increasing Crackdown, Rohingya Refugees in Jammu caught between arbitrary detentions and f...

Amidst Increasing Crackdown, Rohingya Refugees in Jammu caught between arbitrary detentions and f...

Kashmir Times — Rohingya refugees in Jammu face increased crackdowns, including arbitrary detentions and fears of deportation. Gouramya, a refugee detained without charges, highlights the community's ongoing struggles. Despite being released on bail, fear persists as many remain detained. The UNHCR has registered over 20,000 Rohingya in India, who live in constant fear of deportation back to Myanmar, where their safety is uncertain.
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As Hail Destroys Orchards in Shopian, Apple Growers Worry About Climate Change

As Hail Destroys Orchards in Shopian, Apple Growers Worry About Climate Change

Kashmir Times — In the aftermath of a devastating hailstorm in Shopian, apple growers like Mohammad Shafi are grappling with the catastrophic loss of their orchards, which are their sole source of livelihood. The storm not only destroyed budding fruit but also inflicted severe damage on the trees, leaving families without income and prompting urgent calls for government intervention and effective crop insurance.
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Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre in Pulwama Lacks Solid Waste Management, Posing Threat to Ecos...

Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre in Pulwama Lacks Solid Waste Management, Posing Threat to Ecos...

Kashmir Times — The Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre in Pulwama faces criticism for its lack of solid waste management, leading to severe pollution in the Ranbi Ara canal. This negligence threatens the ecosystem and human health, with villagers reporting waterborne diseases and the loss of aquatic life.
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Square Pegs in Round Holes: ReT primary teachers in specialised CRC roles

Square Pegs in Round Holes: ReT primary teachers in specialised CRC roles

Kashmir Times — While subject-specific teacher vacancies are increasing in Jammu and Kashmir's government schools at the high and higher secondary levels, the government is redeploying primary school teachers, originally appointed under the Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme, to teach higher secondary classes as Cluster Resource Coordinators (CRCs).
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