India and Pakistan have disputed the territory for nearly 70 years - since independence from Britain
Both countries claim the whole territory but control only parts of it
Two out of three wars fought between India and Pakistan centred on Kashmir
Since 1989 there has been an armed revolt in the Muslim-majority region against rule by India
High unemployment and complaints of heavy-handed tactics by security forces battling street protesters and fighting insurgents have aggravated the problem
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