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Photo Gallery The Kashmir Rebels' Rage

Yasir Salaam Sheikh was the 61st person to die in the latest uprising in the battle for independence in Kashmir. He's one of thousands of young men who have taken to the streets in protest. "For freedom," his father says.
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Rebels are seen in July throwing stones at Indian troops at a Kashmiri pro-independence protest.

Foto: Dar Yasin/ AP
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The latest uprising broke out in July after rebel leader Burhan Muzaffar Wani was killed by Indian special forces.

Foto: Dar Yasin/ AP
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The response by Indian security forces has often been brutal.

Foto: Farooq Khan/ dpa
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At least 70 people have died so far. Relatives here mourn the death of a young man on August 22 in the capital city of Srinagar.

Foto: CATHAL MCNAUGHTON/ REUTERS
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Freshly wounded people are treated every day in local hospitals. Soldiers are firing cluster munitions, which can result in serious injury or even death.

Foto: Camillo Pasquarelli
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The weapons, which fire milimeter small projectiles, are only supposed to be fired below the knees, but often victims are struck in the torso or head.

Foto: TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/ AFP
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Indian doctor Farooq Ahmed Kalloo is coordinating medical care for the protesters through local volunteer organizations. He said he has seen many such cases.

Foto: Dar Yasin/ AP
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He doesn't believe the violence in Kashmir will end anytime soon. "The last revolts lasted three months. I'm certain that the protests here will continue."

Foto: Farooq Khan/ dpa
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Soldiers patrol the streets and curfews have been imposed. Stores, schools, business and government offices have been closed. Traffic has been brought to a halt by barbed wire barricades.

Foto: Camillo Pasquarelli
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