But the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir is a far cry from peace. In southern Thailand, local armed groups decided to postpone hostilities until the pandemic is brought under control. The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait offered Iran – the centre of one of the worst initial outbreaks outside China – humanitarian assistance. Ironically, while guns are falling silent in the world to focus on the pandemic, they are blazing loudly in Jammu and Kashmir. The pandemic may have shut down political mobilisation and convinced protesters to stay at home all over the world.

Source: The Express Tribune April 26, 2020 11:26 UTC