GermanySince 40 days, internet access has been significantly restricted in the Pakistani-controlled part of Kashmir, according to data from the internet censorship-focused organization NetBlocks, shared with the Deutsche Presse-Agentur. The restrictions do not constitute a complete block but affect the core network, which most smaller providers rely on. Residents confirmed the limitation, noting that communication is primarily limited to phone calls, which are often unreliable due to signal disruptions. The restrictions were triggered by protests against the local political network JAAC, which had campaigned for changes to the composition of the regional assembly ahead of July elections. However, NetBlocks' research director, Isik Mater, suggests that while the initial ban was linked to the dissolution of JAAC, the ongoing disruption appears aimed at keeping the situation out of public and international focus. The region of Kashmir is claimed by both India and Pakistan, with armed conflicts occurring since the end of British colonial rule in 1947. Current protests are taking place in the Pakistani-administered area of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information about internet restrictions in Kashmir without overtly endorsing any particular political stance. It reports on the actions of multiple parties, including the political group JAAC and the broader geopolitical context involving India and Pakistan. While there is some措
