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UN calls for probe of 31 deaths, election calm.

7/17/2026

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  • The United Nations urged impartial investigations into at least 31 deaths in Pakistan-administered Kashmir since June 2026.
  • UN High Commissioner Volker Turk appealed for calm before the July 27 legislative assembly election, while the UN rights office condemned the arrest of JAAC leaders and internet restrictions, demanding due process and full online access.
  • The Joint Awami Action Committee, banned under anti-terrorism laws in June, continued protests demanding economic and governance reforms.