The Impact of South Asian Conflicts on Human Rights: A Case Study of Indian Occupied Kashmir, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan

Abstract

Conflicts in South Asia have hurt the human rights of its residents. This study examines the effects of conflicts experienced in Kashmir, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Because of political, ethnic and religious problems, there has been long-term violence in these areas. Regular violence and a lack of civil rights in Kashmir are due to the ongoing argument between India and Pakistan. Between the government and the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka, serious fighting led to thousands of deaths and serious breaches of human rights. For many years, fighting in Afghanistan—including wars by foreign invaders and battles among groups—has hurt many, driven them from their homes and led to violations of human rights. As per this research, these conflicts negatively affect innocent people, involve torture, create disappearances and slow down the growth of the regions. The report also outlines what international bodies and local groups are doing to promote human rights. Studying these cases helps the research support actions that support human rights and encourage peaceful ways forward. The findings call for increasing human rights security and investing long-term in peace building efforts in South Asia.