India government shuts down Kashmir Press Club in media crackdown

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The Indian government has closed the Kashmir Press Club in Indian-administered Kashmir.

It says the club’s registration had expired, but journalists say it is the latest attempt to stifle press freedom in the troubled region.

Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam reports from India’s capital, New Delhi.

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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel

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