India-Pakistan: August 31, 2001

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In Kashmir, rebel violence left 29 dead (17 rebels, 12 civilians). Militant Islamic groups have demanded that all women wear veils starting September 1st. Those that refuse will be attacked. In the past, militants have thrown acid at the faces of women were unveiled. But some 20 percent of women refuse to comply.

 

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