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JAAC protests, long march to Muzaffarabad

Entities: Joint Awami Action Committee · Rawalakot · Muzaffarabad · United Kashmir People’s National Party · Sardar Umar Nazir

Overview

Since early June 2024 the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has led large‑scale protests in Pakistan‑administered Kashmir, demanding the abolition of reserved seats for refugees, lower electricity tariffs, cheaper food and an end to the regional blockade. Security forces responded with live fire, raids, mass arrests and internet blackouts, deploying roughly 4,000 Rangers, police and Frontier Corps troops. More than 30 people – civilians, police and Rangers – have been killed. The long march from Rawalakot toward Muzaffarabad was paused after a July 14 deadline expired; JAAC warned it could resume if its demands are not met. On July 22 the committee called for a voluntary shutdown and on July 23 announced a “show of strength” with sit‑ins across Mirpur, Muzaffarabad and Poonch, rejecting rumours of any deal and pressing for the release of detained leader Shokat Nawaz Mir. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on July 17 urged an immediate, impartial investigation into the dozens of deaths, restoration of full internet access, legal counsel for detained JAAC leaders and protection of freedoms of expression, assembly and association. The unrest drew criticism from India and heightened political scrutiny within Pakistan as the region’s legislative assembly elections approached on 27 July. In late July 2026 the movement expanded into a long march toward the regional capital. JAAC announced convoys departing from Mirpur and gathering in Rawalakot, where more than 125,000 demonstrators assembled for a march set to begin on 27 July, coinciding with new legislative elections. The United Kashmir People’s National Party reported the death toll had risen to over 40 since the unrest began on 5 June. Rangers, Frontier and Punjab Constabulary units were again deployed.

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir unrest escalates as long march heads to Muzaffarabad

    Thousands in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir began a long march toward Muzaffarabad after talks with Pakistani authorities failed, amid rising casualties and heightened security deployments.

  2. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    JAAC Calls for July 23 Mass Protest in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir Amid Ongoing Sit‑ins

    JAAC in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir denied any settlement, backed a July 22 shutdown for Shokat Nawaz Mir’s release, and called for a mass protest on July 23 as unrest has already caused over 30 deaths.

  3. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    South Asian Protest Movements Challenge Governments

    Protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir demand better governance and economic relief, while India's youth‑led movement pushes for education reforms and the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, cl

  4. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources
    UN Calls for Investigation into Deadly Unrest in Pakistan‑Administered Kashmir

    UN High Commissioner Volker Turk demanded impartial investigations into dozens of deaths during JAAC‑led protests in Pakistan‑administered Kashmir ahead of July 27 elections, warning against bans, arrests and e

  5. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Kashmiri diaspora stages anti-Pakistan protest in Bradford, UK

    Kashmiri diaspora protesters in Bradford, UK, on July 15 denounced alleged human‑rights abuses in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, calling for travel, airline and remittance boycotts against Pakistan.

  6. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Azad Jammu and Kashmir launches operation to reopen routes blocked by banned JAAC

    AJK officials began a security operation to clear JAAC‑blocked routes, vowed a hard stance against “blackmailers,” restored banking services and reopened schools after deadly clashes in Rawalakot.

  7. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    JAAC launches long march in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir amid deadly crackdown

    JAAC’s long‑march protest in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, paused then warned to resume, has killed over 30 amid a crackdown, demanding releases, services and an end to security repression ahead of July elections.

  8. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    India calls for international accountability over Pakistan's crackdown on Azad Kashmir protests

    India urges global action against Pakistan's crackdown on Azad Kashmir protests, citing arrests of 600 activists and human‑rights abuses ahead of regional elections.

  9. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Deadly protests surge in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir ahead of Muzaffarabad march

    Protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir have killed at least 28 people, injured dozens, and prompted a planned July 15 march to Muzaffarabad as security forces crack down on JAAC demands.

  10. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir protests spark US demonstration and Indian condemnation

    JAAC staged a White House protest demanding Pakistani troop withdrawal from PoK, while India condemned Pakistan’s alleged brutality against protesters, citing systemic oppression and urging global scrutiny.

  11. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir Long March Planned for July 15

    JAAC in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir plans a July 15 long march to Muzaffarabad, prompting the regional administration to request thousands of additional Pakistani security forces amid ongoing protests.

  12. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Four Azad Kashmir Police Officers Abducted in Rawalakot by Banned JAAC

    Four AJK police officers were allegedly abducted by members of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee in Rawalakot, prompting investigations and public anti‑JAAC protests.

  13. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir protests press India for aid as supply blockade deepens

    PoK protests, now in day 26, claim Pakistan blocked food and medicine, urging India for help; leaders set a July 8 deadline, while diaspora rallies abroad draw global attention.

  14. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Protests surge in Pakistan‑Occupied Kashmir over military crackdown and internet shutdown

    Thousands protest in Pakistan‑Occupied Kashmir demanding release of jailed leaders, withdrawal of security forces and restoration of internet after a crackdown, with one fatality and worldwide rallies.

  15. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Kashmir diaspora stages massive London march demanding release of Pakistani‑detained leaders

    Following the detention of over 600 activists in Pakistan‑controlled Jammu and Kashmir, thousands protested in London’s “Kashmir Million March”, demanding leaders' release and urging India and the international

  16. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan's PTI to boycott Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections

    PTI will boycott the Azad Jammu and Kashmir election on July 27, citing an unacceptable environment, ongoing JAAC protests, and a demand for a just, peaceful political setting.

  17. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Pakistan‑Occupied Kashmir protests surge as JAAC calls for mass rallies and India aid

    JAAC-led protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir demand release of leaders, condemn a crackdown that killed a protester, and seek Indian aid amid over 600 arrests.

  18. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rawalakot protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir attract 80,000, allege Pakistan Army supplied weapons

    Rawalakot protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir see 80,000 protesters accuse the Pakistan Army of arming locals and demand withdrawal of Pakistani control.

  19. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Protesters in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir demand independence, warn of alternate trade routes

    Thousands protested in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, with JAAC leader Sardar Amman Khan saying “POK is not a part of Pakistan” and warning that food blockades may push residents toward alternate trade routes, amid

  20. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Azad Kashmir protests lead to arrests and partial reopening of shops

    Azad Kashmir protests over refugee seats caused deaths and business shutdowns; JAAC leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir was arrested and shops partially reopened in Muzaffarabad.

  21. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rawalakot Protests Escalate in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Amid Food Blockade

    Rawalakot protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir grow as thousands demand relief from a food blockade and economic exploitation, with allegations that Pakistani Rangers robbed a petrol station.

  22. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests intensify as opposition convoy blocked

    Opposition convoy blocked in Kahuta as PoK protests surge, killing 22, prompting arrests, internet cuts and a planned march to Muzaffarabad, with diaspora rallies in the UK.

  23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir protests intensify after 22 deaths, UN urges investigation

    UNHRC heard claims that 22 people were killed and 576 arrested during protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, where demonstrations have swelled to over 70,000 participants and shifted into a legitimacy crisis.

  24. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir protests intensify amid crackdown, blockade

    Weeks‑long protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, led by JAAC, demand political and economic reforms. Security forces’ crackdown has caused dozens of deaths, arrests, and a food‑fuel‑medicine blockade, while a

  25. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Pakistan retired army officer alleges son abducted by JAAC in Rawalakot

    Retired Pakistan Army veteran alleges his son was kidnapped, assaulted and robbed by the banned JAAC in Rawalakot, with threats and social‑media video sharing; family seeks police action.

  26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Pakistan-administered Kashmir protests kill 24, region shut down

    Protests by the JAAC in Pakistan‑administered Kashmir have killed at least 24, halted roads, cut internet, and sparked a shutdown before July elections over disputed refugee seats.

  27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Joint Awami Action Committee demands rights in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir

    JAAC posted a Charter of Demands for rights in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, accusing authorities of using force, reporting casualties, and pledging a peaceful continued movement.

  28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    British Kashmiris protest in London over Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir crackdown

    Thousands of British Kashmiris protested in London, condemning Pakistani security forces' crackdown in Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir and demanding UN investigation and accountability.

  29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rawalakot crackdown leaves two dead in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir

    Security forces dispersed a Rawalakot sit‑in in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, killing two (including Naeem Ameen) and injuring many, sparking a communications blackout and Amnesty International condemnation.

  30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan's anti-terror crackdown on PoK protest sparks human‑rights concerns

    Pakistan banned JAAC, imposed a communications blackout and deployed security forces in PoK, leading to violent clashes on June 7 with reported 150‑200 casualties and raising human‑rights concerns.

  31. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Eleven Dead in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Protests, India Urges International Accountability

    Eleven killed and over 70 injured after security forces opened fire on Rawalakot protesters in Pakistan‑Occupied Kashmir; India demands accountability and experts cite governance failures.

  32. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Azad Kashmir unrest leaves at least 15 dead amid communications blackout

    A three‑day blackout and curfew in Azad Kashmir turned a JAAC protest into deadly clashes, leaving at least 15 dead as authorities ban the group and allege unverified Indian involvement.

  33. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Rawalakot crackdown in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir leaves dozens dead and sparks region‑wide protests

    Pakistani security forces opened fire on a Rawalakot protest in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, killing at least 16 and injuring dozens; the crackdown sparked region‑wide shutdowns, protests and international outcry

  34. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    India Urges Global Response Following 20 Deaths in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Protests

    India condemned the killing of 20 protesters in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir and called for international action, while warning of possible ISI infiltration and disinformation spillover into Jammu and Kashmir.

  35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan‑administered Kashmir hit by JAAC‑called strike, markets shut

    JAAC‑called strike shut shops and transport in Pakistan‑administered Kashmir; clashes left seven dead, authorities arrested leaders, suspended internet and offered a reward for information.

  36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir protests kill 12, spark wider unrest

    Protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir after the JAAC was banned left 12 dead, prompted a PKR 10 million bounty on leaders and sparked wider unrest across several districts.

  37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    India accuses Pakistan of police brutality in Kashmir protests

    India condemned Pakistan’s police brutality in Kashmir protests, citing 12 deaths in Rawalakot and urging global accountability, while also raising Pakistan’s Afghan strikes at the UN.

  38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    India accuses Pakistan of fake news and police brutality in Kashmir

    India’s foreign ministry accused Pakistan of spreading fake news and committing police brutality against protesters in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, urging the international community to hold Islamabad accountable

  39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Unrest Leaves Dozens Dead, Triggers UK Parliamentary Action

    Kashmir protests led by JKJAAC turned deadly after security forces opened fire, killing at least 11 and prompting internet shutdowns, terrorist designation, mass arrests, and UK MPs' calls for intervention.

  40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir kill 11 before refugee-seat protest

    Clashes in Rawalakot, Pakistan‑administered Kashmir left at least 11 dead and dozens injured as security forces confronted JAAC supporters ahead of a protest over refugee‑seat rights.

  41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Azad Kashmir clashes leave 11 dead before July elections

    Clashes in Pakistan‑administered Azad Kashmir before July 27 elections left 11 dead, including four police officers, and 23 injured as protesters opposed reserved seats for refugees.

  42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Four police officers killed as banned JAAC militants open fire in Rawalakot

    Four police officers were killed and over 20 injured when banned JAAC militants opened fire in Rawalakot, AJK, also seizing a hospital before security forces retook it.

  43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Violent Unrest in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured

    Security forces clashed with JAAC protesters in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, killing dozens, injuring many, banning the group, imposing an internet blackout and prompting calls for a June 9 lockdown protest.

  44. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Azad Jammu and Kashmir PM bans JAAC, detains over 70 members

    AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore bans JAAC, says no talks with rioters and arrests over 70 members, citing ties to TTP and refusing to negotiate.

  45. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Azad Kashmir government bans Joint Public Action Committee, orders army and ranger deployment for 2026 elections

    Azad Kashmir declared the Joint Public Action Committee illegal, sealed its office and ordered army and ranger deployment to secure the 2026 elections, with the premier condemning the group’s unrest.

  46. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Azad Jammu and Kashmir Bans JAAC, Seals Office and Confiscates Weapons

    AJK police sealed JAAC’s office, seized firearms, and the government banned the group under anti‑terrorism law ahead of a planned June 9 strike, prompting human‑rights criticism.

  47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Pakistan-administered Kashmir protests turn deadly as forces kill JAAC leader

    Pakistani forces killed JAAC leader Shahzaib Habib in Rawalakot, sparking protests, internet shutdown, a ban on the group and arrests ahead of a planned march in Pakistan‑administered Kashmir.

  48. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Azad Jammu and Kashmir Bans Joint Awami Action Committee Amid Telecom Blackout Threats

    Azad Jammu and Kashmir banned the Joint Awami Action Committee over alleged unrest, while the affiliated Awami Action Party threatened to destroy mobile towers if a telecom blackout proceeds ahead of a planned

  49. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Azad Kashmir protests trigger massive police deployment and telecom shutdown

    Pakistan sent 1,500 police officers to Azad Kashmir and shut mobile/internet services after a protest call, also banning the organizing group.

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