Mirwaiz-led Hurriyat group heading for split?

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 01:04

After the Hurriyat`s 2002 split into the "hardliners" and "moderates" factions led by Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umer Farooq respectively, the section led by the Mirwaiz Monday appeared headed for another split.

`Time for talks between leaders of both sides of Kashmir has come`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 21:18

India and Pakistan should provide opportunities to the leadership of Kashmir on both the sides to sit together and talk, chairman of Moderate Hurriyat Mirwaiz Umer Farooq said on Sunday.

Mirwaiz rules out taking part in electoral politics of J&K

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 18:10

Moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq ruled out taking part in electoral politics of J&K but maintained that the separatist leaders cannot turn a blind eye to day-to-day problems of the people in the state.

Hurriyat group discusses meeting with Sartaj

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 15:54

The moderate Hurriyat group`s executive committee headed by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq met here Monday to discuss whether or not the separatist conglomerate should engage in Track II diplomacy with New Delhi.

Hold tripartite dialogue to resolve Kashmir issue: Mirwaiz

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 22:07

Moderate Hurriyat Conference led by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Sunday advocated a tripartite dialogue for resolving Kashmir issue.

Respect sentiments, sensitivities for meaningful Indo-Pak dialogue: Khurshid

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 10:50

Disapproving of Pakistan Prime Minister`s Foreign Affairs Advisor`s meeting with Hurriyat leaders, India said for meaningful dialogue and for sustainable peace it is necessary that its "sentiments and sensitivities" are respected.

Mirwaiz to back Rahul if he accepts realities on Kashmir

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 17:55

Chairman of moderate Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Friday assured Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi the support of people.

Situation in Keran sector a cause for concern: Hurriyat chief

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 19:17

Chairman of moderate Hurriyat Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Monday expressed concern over the border tension between India and Pakistan.

Separatist march to curfew-bound Shopian foiled

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 13:17

The authorities placed senior leaders of the moderate Hurriyat group, including Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, under house arrest on Friday to foil their bid to march to curfew-bound south Kashmir`s Shopian town.

Mirwaiz arrested, stopped from going to Shopian

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 16:21

Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq arrested in Srinagar to restrain him from visiting Jammu and Kashmir`s curfew bound Shopian town, police sources said.

Zubin Mehta`s concert has assumed political overtones: Mirwaiz

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 16:01

Chairman of moderate Hurriyat Mirwaiz Umer Farooq said there was no opposition to the Germany-sponsored concert itself.

Hurriyat demands inquiry into fate of "missing" Kashmiris

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 23:55

Hurriyat Conference`s Mirwaiz Umer Farooq demanded inquiry into fate of "missing" persons allegedly subjected to forced disappearance by security forces in Kashmir over the past 20 years.