Hurriyat

From Nigeria to Kashmir and Catalonia: The rising costs of separatism

As secessionist movements gather momentum globally, countries without an institution to review the grievances of these groups are likely to experience economic crises.

Why Geelani, the unrelenting symbol of Kashmiri resistance, stepped down

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, 91, has left the anti-India party coalition APHC that he headed for decades after a revolt against his leadership and the group's inability to counter India's annexation of Kashmir. We examine why:

Tensions spike in Kashmir after assassination, gun battle leave six dead

Officials say four rebels and an Indian army commando were killed in fighting, sparking anti-India protests. Separately, a pro-independence leader in India-administered Kashmir was assassinated, with several groups blaming Indian authorities.