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Explainer: Tensions over Kashmir
A history of Kashmir and tension between India and Pakistan.
Following a deadly terrorist attack in Indian administered Kashmir in April a short military conflict broke out between India and Pakistan. For a brief history of the tensions over Kashmir Caroline Bayley spoke to former ѿý India correspondent, Andrew Whitehead, who’s an expert on Kashmir and its history and author of “A mission in Kashmir”.
This is part of a new mini-series called The Briefing Room Explainers. They’re short versions of previous episodes of the Briefing Room.
Presenter: David Aaronovitch
Producer: Caroline Bayley
Editor: Richard Vadon
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The Briefing Room
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.