Deadly clashes during elections in disputed Kashmir territory demonstrate authoritarian suppression of democratic participation and potential abuse of state security forces during electoral processes.
Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.
Documents state persecution and imprisonment of activist for pro-democracy protest participation, demonstrating authoritarian suppression… [more]
Documents erosion of democratic institutions and questioning of election legitimacy in a major democracy, indicating authoritarian… [more]
Pakistani authorities using physical infrastructure as a tool to suppress opposition protests and restrict democratic participation… [more]