Final Phase of Legislative Elections Begins in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
Voters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir went to the polls on August 10 for the final phase of legislative assembly elections. The voting, focused on seats in the Poonch district, proceeded despite a boycott call from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which was recently banned by the government. The election follows weeks of violent clashes between security forces and civil rights activists demanding greater autonomy. Authorities tightened security around polling stations to prevent further unrest in the disputed region.
Date: August 10, 2026
Location: Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Conflict: India-Pakistan Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Associated Press