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India-China military buildup threatens fragile Himalayan ecosystems

Laborers are busy at Zojila Tunnel, which is expected to connect Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, making it accessible by an all-weather road. [VOA]

Environmental activists and experts are increasingly concerned about the impact that military activity by India, China and Pakistan is having on the unique biodiversity and pristine ecosystems of Ladakh, an Indian-administered region high in the Himalayas.

Simmering tensions between India and China since a deadly border confrontation in 2020 have led to a surge in military deployment, with both sides fortifying their positions to ensure territorial security.

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