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Bangladesh to Repatriate 179 Fleeing Myanmar Personnel
Dhaka is actively coordinating with the Myanmar mission in Bangladesh to facilitate the repatriation of the fleeing Myanmar junta personnel, according to a senior Bangladeshi official.
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Indonesians Brace for Ramadan as Food Prices Soar: Government Moves to Ensure Affordability
Key staple foods such as chili peppers, eggs, cooking oil, and poultry have seen significant price hikes this year, adding pressure on household budgets.
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New Data Reveals Strong Public Support for Myanmar's National Unity Government
The data, based on responses from 4,612 Burmese adults across various ethnicities, demonstrates widespread support for the National Unity Government (NUG), comprising elected representatives from the 2020 election and ethnic minority leaders.
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Bangladesh cargo vessel hijacked by Somali Pirates with 23 hostages
Efforts are underway to establish communication with the captors and seek government assistance.
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Myanmar's Three Brotherhood Alliance Resisting Military Rule
Three Brotherhood Alliance recorded successes in 2021, forcing government troops to retreat from Namphan in December. However, its major victories came in 2023 with "Operation 1027"
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Fears of Mass Migration Amid Military's Recruitment Shortfalls
The activation of the conscription law is seen as a desperate move by the military, aiming to boost morale on the front lines. However, experts doubt its effectiveness, suggesting that new recruits may be ineffective fighters and could end up as “cannon fodder.”
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India Enacts Controversial Citizenship Law Ahead of Elections
This act, which introduces religion as a criterion for citizenship for the first time, was passed by the Indian parliament in December 2019 amidst widespread protests resulting in over 100 casualties and staunch opposition from non-BJP states and political figures.
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Thailand's Evolving Role in Myanmar Crisis Resolution
Myanmar is embroiled in a protracted, violent conflict between the military junta (Tatmadaw) and various opposing forces, including pro-democracy dissidents and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs). Since the 2021 coup, the conflict has claimed over 50,000 lives, including at least 8,000 civilians.
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Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 26
Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, revealed that 11 individuals are still missing while 26 have been confirmed dead.
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India deports Myanmar nationals who fled fighting
N. Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur state, which shares its borders with Myanmar, announced the commencement of the deportation process via a social media post on platform X, although specific numbers were not provided.
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Bangladeshi farmer injured in grenade attack by Myanmar trespasser died
According to Altaaz Ahmad, a member of Palongkhali Union Council, Mobarak was working in a field near Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya border when he encountered an armed individual attempting to cross the border from the Myanmar side on February 7.
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India's Tariff Reductions Spark $100 Billion Investment from Europe
In exchange, India will progressively remove or reduce high customs duties on 95.3% of industrial imports from Switzerland, excluding gold, according to a statement from the Swiss government.
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Karen insurgents claim victories near Thai border against Myanmar's junta
The KNLA, the military arm of the Karen National Union, alongside their allies, launched an assault on Thingannyinaung village beginning Thursday morning, resulting in the capture of both the base and police station by Saturday.
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Landslides in western Indonesia :19 killed, 7 missing in floods
Doni Gusrizal, acting head of the Pesisir Selatan disaster mitigation agency, confirmed the rising toll, updating the earlier count of 10 fatalities. He cited challenges in rescue operations due to debris obstructing the area.
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Indonesia’s Election Commission Suspends Preliminary Vote Count Publication on Digital Platform
The 2024 general election in Indonesia witnessed the implementation of the Tabulation Information System (Sirekap) as the official digital vote-counting and tabulating platform. However, shortly after vote counting began on February 14, irregularities emerged, leading to a public outcry and scrutiny.
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Bangladesh Struggles with Gender Equality in Workplace; World Bank reports
"Women, Business and the Law-2024" report reveals that women in Bangladesh have legal rights equivalent to only one-third of men's rights in the workplace.
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History Repeating? Rohingya Face Coercion and Peril Amidst Junta's Struggle
In 1992, Rohingya persecution escalated again, prompting around 300,000 to seek refuge in Bangladesh. Although some efforts over two years led to the repatriation of a portion of the Rohingyas, a significant number remained in Bangladesh.
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Indonesia's Battle Against Rising Female Obesity Rates
Across the nation, unhealthy foods have become more readily available, whether in fast-food restaurants or sugary drinks on store shelves.
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UN Rights Chief Warns of "Never-Ending Nightmare" in Myanmar
Türk highlighted the use of heavy weaponry against civilians, including airstrikes, resulting in a significant rise in civilian casualties, with women and children bearing the brunt of the violence.
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Modi to visit Kashmir valley Ahead of Elections
The visit holds immense political and symbolic weight, especially as India gears up for national elections scheduled by May.