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Shop owners look at their belongings in a flooded undergate shop center on August 17, 2019 in Eminonu district in Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Shop owners look at their belongings in a flooded undergate shop center on August 17, 2019 in Eminonu district in Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Turkish police officers cover a body on the ground in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Turkish police officers cover a body on the ground in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

A municipality worker walks near a flooded underpass after a heavy rainfall, in Eminonu district, Istanbul, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

A municipality worker walks near a flooded underpass after a heavy rainfall, in Eminonu district, Istanbul, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

A shop owner tries to save his belongings in a flooded undergate shop center on August 17, 2019 in Eminonu district in Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall. Ozan KOSE / AFP

A shop owner tries to save his belongings in a flooded undergate shop center on August 17, 2019 in Eminonu district in Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Shop owners try to save their belongings in a flooded undergate shop center in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Shop owners try to save their belongings in a flooded undergate shop center in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Municipality employees work on the road in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Municipality employees work on the road in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP

Shop owners look at their belongings in a flooded undergate shop center on August 17, 2019 in Eminonu district in Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP
Turkish police officers cover a body on the ground in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP
A municipality worker walks near a flooded underpass after a heavy rainfall, in Eminonu district, Istanbul, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP
Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP
A shop owner tries to save his belongings in a flooded undergate shop center on August 17, 2019 in Eminonu district in Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall. Ozan KOSE / AFP
Shop owners try to save their belongings in a flooded undergate shop center in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP
Municipality employees work on the road in Eminonu district, Istanbul, after a heavy rainfall, on August 17, 2019. Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP
Turkey's mega city Istanbul was lashed by a heavy rainstorm on August 17, killing a homeless man and leaving parts of the historic Grand Bazaar flooded. Ozan KOSE / AFP
In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 participants lead elephants decorated for the "Esala Perahera" festival during a parade near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 km from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 participants lead elephants decorated for the "Esala Perahera" festival during a parade near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 km from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

The Temple of the Tooth, Buddhism's holiest shrine on the island, holds the annual festival with traditional drummers and dancers as well as nearly 100 tamed elephants. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

The Temple of the Tooth, Buddhism's holiest shrine on the island, holds the annual festival with traditional drummers and dancers as well as nearly 100 tamed elephants. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 musicians perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 musicians perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP

In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 participants lead elephants decorated for the "Esala Perahera" festival during a parade near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 km from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP
The Temple of the Tooth, Buddhism's holiest shrine on the island, holds the annual festival with traditional drummers and dancers as well as nearly 100 tamed elephants. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP
In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP
In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 musicians perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP
In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP
In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP
In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI / AFP
In this photograph taken on August 14, 2019 dancers perform during the "Esala Perahera" festival near the Buddhist temple of the Tooth in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, some 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lakruwan WANNIARACHCHI / AFP
An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fishing net on the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fishing net on the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman sails in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019.Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman sails in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019.Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fish after catching it in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fish after catching it in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman sails in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman sails in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman handles a net before fishing in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman handles a net before fishing in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fishing net on the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fishing net on the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP

An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fishing net on the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP
The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP
An Egyptian Fisherman sails in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019.Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP
An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fish after catching it in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP
An Egyptian Fisherman sails in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP
An Egyptian Fisherman handles a net before fishing in the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP
An Egyptian Fisherman holds a fishing net on the waters of the Pharaonic Sea in the village of Kafr Fisha, province of Monufia, on August 13, 2019. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP
The "Pharaonic Sea" is the name of a large water body in the province of Monufia, an area of 2500 acres and overlooking 50 villages. Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP
An artist applies paintwork to a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

An artist applies paintwork to a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

In 2008, Peter Bellerby set out to buy his father a high quality handmade globe as an 80th birthday present. When he could not find one, the Briton decided to make it himself -- and, in the process, catapulted himself into a new profession. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

In 2008, Peter Bellerby set out to buy his father a high quality handmade globe as an 80th birthday present. When he could not find one, the Briton decided to make it himself -- and, in the process, catapulted himself into a new profession. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

Artisan globemaker, Peter Bellerby poses for a photograph at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

Artisan globemaker, Peter Bellerby poses for a photograph at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

Hand-painted cartography on oval shaped strips called "gores" dry at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

Hand-painted cartography on oval shaped strips called "gores" dry at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

A woodworker prepares a base for a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

A woodworker prepares a base for a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

An artist applies paintwork to a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

An artist applies paintwork to a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

In 2008, Peter Bellerby set out to buy his father a high quality handmade globe as an 80th birthday present. When he could not find one, the Briton decided to make it himself -- and, in the process, catapulted himself into a new profession. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

In 2008, Peter Bellerby set out to buy his father a high quality handmade globe as an 80th birthday present. When he could not find one, the Briton decided to make it himself -- and, in the process, catapulted himself into a new profession. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

Artisan globemakers are pictured at work at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

Artisan globemakers are pictured at work at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

Artisan globemaker, Peter Bellerby poses for a photograph at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

Artisan globemaker, Peter Bellerby poses for a photograph at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

An artist applies paintwork to a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
In 2008, Peter Bellerby set out to buy his father a high quality handmade globe as an 80th birthday present. When he could not find one, the Briton decided to make it himself -- and, in the process, catapulted himself into a new profession. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
Artisan globemaker, Peter Bellerby poses for a photograph at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
Hand-painted cartography on oval shaped strips called "gores" dry at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
A woodworker prepares a base for a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
An artist applies paintwork to a globe at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
In 2008, Peter Bellerby set out to buy his father a high quality handmade globe as an 80th birthday present. When he could not find one, the Briton decided to make it himself -- and, in the process, catapulted himself into a new profession. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
Artisan globemakers are pictured at work at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
Artisan globemaker, Peter Bellerby poses for a photograph at the Bellerby and Co Globemakers' workshop and headquarters in Stoke Newington in north London, on July 19, 2019. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP
Activists of the 'Youth Forum for Kashmir' group shout slogans as they burn a picture of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian flag during a protest in Lahore ARIF ALI / AFP

Activists of the 'Youth Forum for Kashmir' group shout slogans as they burn a picture of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian flag during a protest in Lahore ARIF ALI / AFP

Students of Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT), a wing of religious political party Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), chant anti-Indian slogans during a protest near the Pakistan-India Wagah border. ARIF ALI / AFP

Students of Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT), a wing of religious political party Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), chant anti-Indian slogans during a protest near the Pakistan-India Wagah border. ARIF ALI / AFP

Students of Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT), a wing of religious political party Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), burn a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest in Peshawar ABDUL MAJEED / AFP

Students of Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT), a wing of religious political party Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), burn a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest in Peshawar ABDUL MAJEED / AFP

Labourers from across India working in Kashmir buy bus tickets at a counter of Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Reception Centre (JKTRC) to leave the city due to the heightened security situation in Srinagar Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP

Labourers from across India working in Kashmir buy bus tickets at a counter of Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Reception Centre (JKTRC) to leave the city due to the heightened security situation in Srinagar Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP

Pakistani Kashmiri people shout anti-Indian slogans during a demonstration in Islamabad on August 7, 2019. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed to challenge at the UN security council India's decision to strip Kashmir of its special autonomy, a move he warned could provoke conflict in the region. AAMIR QURESHI / AFP

Pakistani Kashmiri people shout anti-Indian slogans during a demonstration in Islamabad on August 7, 2019. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed to challenge at the UN security council India's decision to strip Kashmir of its special autonomy, a move he warned could provoke conflict in the region. AAMIR QURESHI / AFP

A Kashmiri woman holds a child as she looks on outside her damaged house following recently cross border shelling at the Line of Control, the de facto border between Pakistan and India, in Neelum Valley of Pakistan-administered Kashmir SAJJAD QAYYUM / AFP

A Kashmiri woman holds a child as she looks on outside her damaged house following recently cross border shelling at the Line of Control, the de facto border between Pakistan and India, in Neelum Valley of Pakistan-administered Kashmir SAJJAD QAYYUM / AFP

Protestors and social activists take part in a protest in Kolkata on August 6, 2019, in reaction to the Indian government scrapping Article 370 that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP

Protestors and social activists take part in a protest in Kolkata on August 6, 2019, in reaction to the Indian government scrapping Article 370 that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP

A closed shop is pictured during curfew in Srinagar Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP

A closed shop is pictured during curfew in Srinagar Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP

A security personnel stands guard at a roadblock in Jammu on August 7, 2019. A protester died after being chased by police during a curfew in Kashmir's main city, left in turmoil by an Indian government move to tighten control over the restive region, a police official said on August 7. Rakesh BAKSHI / AFP

A security personnel stands guard at a roadblock in Jammu on August 7, 2019. A protester died after being chased by police during a curfew in Kashmir's main city, left in turmoil by an Indian government move to tighten control over the restive region, a police official said on August 7. Rakesh BAKSHI / AFP

A security personnel stands guard at a roadblock during a curfew in Srinagar on August 6, 2019. India's home affairs minister on August 6 hailed "historic" legislation to bring Kashmir under its direct control, as New Delhi stepped up its clampdown on dissent in the restive Muslim-majority region. Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP

A security personnel stands guard at a roadblock during a curfew in Srinagar on August 6, 2019. India's home affairs minister on August 6 hailed "historic" legislation to bring Kashmir under its direct control, as New Delhi stepped up its clampdown on dissent in the restive Muslim-majority region. Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP

Activists of the 'Youth Forum for Kashmir' group shout slogans as they burn a picture of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian flag during a protest in Lahore ARIF ALI / AFP
Students of Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT), a wing of religious political party Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), chant anti-Indian slogans during a protest near the Pakistan-India Wagah border. ARIF ALI / AFP
Students of Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT), a wing of religious political party Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), burn a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest in Peshawar ABDUL MAJEED / AFP
Labourers from across India working in Kashmir buy bus tickets at a counter of Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Reception Centre (JKTRC) to leave the city due to the heightened security situation in Srinagar Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP
Pakistani Kashmiri people shout anti-Indian slogans during a demonstration in Islamabad on August 7, 2019. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed to challenge at the UN security council India's decision to strip Kashmir of its special autonomy, a move he warned could provoke conflict in the region. AAMIR QURESHI / AFP
A Kashmiri woman holds a child as she looks on outside her damaged house following recently cross border shelling at the Line of Control, the de facto border between Pakistan and India, in Neelum Valley of Pakistan-administered Kashmir SAJJAD QAYYUM / AFP
Protestors and social activists take part in a protest in Kolkata on August 6, 2019, in reaction to the Indian government scrapping Article 370 that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP
A closed shop is pictured during curfew in Srinagar Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP
A security personnel stands guard at a roadblock in Jammu on August 7, 2019. A protester died after being chased by police during a curfew in Kashmir's main city, left in turmoil by an Indian government move to tighten control over the restive region, a police official said on August 7. Rakesh BAKSHI / AFP
A security personnel stands guard at a roadblock during a curfew in Srinagar on August 6, 2019. India's home affairs minister on August 6 hailed "historic" legislation to bring Kashmir under its direct control, as New Delhi stepped up its clampdown on dissent in the restive Muslim-majority region. Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP

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