Alberta separatists behind the Stay Free Alberta campaign say they have submitted nearly 302000 signatures, far above the 178000 legal threshold. The effort shifts the movement from protest to a formal process that could lead to an Alberta independence referendum. The push taps long simmering tensions, especially around the oil economy, and pressures Premier Danielle Smith against Ottawa’s policies.
Srinagar Police have registered an FIR against unidentified people after an old video of late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani circulated online. Police say the clip promotes separatist ideology and aims to fuel public disaffection. Officials noted the complaint followed a politician sharing the video while urging preservation of language, prompting scrutiny and legal action.
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