On the January 3, 2025, ​Kashmir Law and Justice Project released “'Eyewash': A Human Rights Assessment of US Policy in Kashmir January 1948 - January 1957.” Based on primary analysis of declassified US State Department documents, this report analyzes whether and to what extent US policy on Kashmir during the formative period of US leadership on Kashmir (from January 1, 1948 – January 24, 1957) was consistent with the US’ obligations and commitments under international law.​

In October 2024, Indian authorities continued to commit grave human rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir (IAK). Indian forces killed at least four people and continued their ongoing campaign of mass arbitrary detention. In the context of pervasive, longstanding repression, grave international crimes and the denial of fundamental rights and freedoms, a disempowered local government was formed under Indian auspices.
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Numerous Kashmiri journalists, human rights defenders, political activists and dissenters continue to be arbitrarily detained. Emblematic cases include those of human rights defender Khurram Parvez—illegally imprisoned for over almost three years (1,107 days), journalist Irfan Mehraj—illegally imprisoned for over a year and a half (623 days) and academic Abul Ala Fazili—illegally imprisoned for over two and half years (961 days).

In September 2024, Indian authorities continued to commit grave human rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir (IAK). Indian forces killed at least ten people, continued their ongoing campaign of mass arbitrary detention and continued to criminalize dissent in the region.

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Numerous Kashmiri journalists, human rights defenders, political activists, and dissenters continue to be arbitrarily detained. Emblematic cases include those of human rights defender Khurram Parvez—illegally imprisoned for over almost three years (1,107 days), journalist Irfan Mehraj—illegally imprisoned for over a year and a half (623 days) and academic Abul Ala Fazili—illegally imprisoned for almost two and half years (961 days).

This brief summarizes whether and what portions of Jammu and Kashmir are occupied and colonized under international law.

On the 77th anniversary of the date India claim's the Instrument of Accession was executed (note: the mere existence of the Instrument of Accession, as well as the date of its purported execution, are disputed), this brief summarizes what the Instrument of Accession is, why (if it exists) it is legally invalid and how it remains the basis of ongoing grave illegalities.