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Yasin Malik

Yasin Malik is a prominent Kashmiri political leader and the chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), a group that has historically advocated for the independence of Kashmir from India and Pakistan. He became active in the Kashmir conflict during the late 1980s and has been involved in various negotiations concerning the region's status. Malik has been a vocal proponent of peaceful dialogue and has sought international attention on Kashmir's issues. He has faced legal challenges and arrests but remains a significant figure in the complex politics surrounding Kashmir.