India vs Pakistan: the Kashmir conflict explained

Tensions are rising between India and Pakistan after 26 people were killed in Kashmir - the disputed region that sits between them. Now, India has fired missiles into Pakistan and Pakistan says it’s killed dozens of Indian soldiers. But why is Kashmir a flashpoint and could this be the spark that takes the two nuclear powers to war?

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Guest: Andrew Whitehead, former BBC India Correspondent and author of ‘A Mission in Kashmir.’

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Olivia Case.

Further Reading: Why did India attack Pakistan? The Kashmir crisis explained.

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