United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten on Sunday said they consistently heard about sexual violence from Rohingya survivors, including gang-rape of women by multiple soldiers.
Category: Conflicts
US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal
Bonn, Germany (AP) — A group of U.S. states, cities, businesses and universities said Saturday they are still committed to curbing global warming even as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is walking away from the Paris climate accord.
Hezbollah says ‘Saudis declared war on Lebanon
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah has accused Saudi Arabia of declaring war on his country, days after Lebanese PM Saad al-Hariri announced his resignation in the Saudi capital. Hassan Nasrallah said Saudi Arabia was holding Mr Hariri against his will.
‘Dhaka close to Rohingya repatriation deal with Yangon
Remained focused on having a ‘bilateral’ solution to the Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh is very close to reaching a repatriation agreement with Myanmar, said Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque here on Saturday. “Currently, we’re focusing on signing a bilateral arrangement for the…
JU VC Dr. Farzana Islam gets bomb threat
Savar – Prof Dr Farzana Islam, vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University (JU), received a bomb threat by a letter from an anonymous person.
Clash over blasphemous post leaves one dead in Rangpur
A man was killed and 20 people, including four policemen, were injured in a clash between law enforcers and locals at Thakurbari village in Sadar upazila on Friday over a youth’s Facebook post ‘demeaning’ Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PUBH). Additional superintendent…
BNP wants Govt co-op for Suhrawardy rally
BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Friday said they expect cooperation and political attitude from the government in holding their rally at the Suhrawardy Udyan on Sunday in a peaceful manner.
“Refugees are nothing but commodities”
By Daan Bauwens Follonica, Italy, Nov 9 (IPS) – As countless refugees arriving on Italy’s shores report torture, extortion and forced labour in Libyan detention centers, many say they never intended to make the journey to Europe until the chaos…
Iran’s Missiles: Macron heads to Riyadh from UAE
Dubai, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise trip on Thursday night to Saudi Arabia, saying he wanted to speak to the kingdom’s young, assertive crown prince about Iran and the war in Yemen. Macron said…
UN, aid groups warn of ‘starvation and death’ in Yemen
Sanaa, Nov 09 (AP/UNB) — The United Nations and more than 20 aid groups said Thursday that the Saudi-led coalition’s tightening of a blockade on war-torn Yemen could bring millions of people closer to “starvation and death.”
Developed countries oppose pre-2020 actions in COP23 agenda
Bonn, 9 Nov (Meena Raman) — Developed countries opposed the inclusion of an agenda item dealing with implementing pre-2020 actions onto the agenda of the 23rd meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 23) taking place in…
Hasina formed 14-party Alliance knowing history of parties: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu today said Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina had showed her time-befitting and statesman-like wisdom by forming the 14-party grand alliance.
Defeated forces active to kills Hasina: Quamrul
Food Minister Quamrul Islam on Thursday alleged that the defeated force of the Liberation War is still plotting to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and destroy the country through spreading terrorism and militant activities across the country. “Sheikh Hasina is…
No militant attack threat: Police chief’s response to Aus alert
Dhaka – The Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Shahidul Haque has categorically said there is no threat of militant attack in Bangladesh.
52 Rohingyas enter BD by veritable Noha’s Arch from Burma
Dhaka, Nov 8 – Some 52 Rohingyas including 22 children, 17 women and 13 men entered Bangladesh through Shah Porir Dwip point in Teknaf upazila of Cox,s Bazar on Wednesday, crossing Naf River by a raft made of plastic bottles…
BD biometrically registeres 450 thousand Rohingyas
Dhaka, Nov 8 – Some 450,000 (4.5 lakh) Rohingyas have so far been biometrically registered in 12 makeshift shelter camps in Ukhia and Teknaf upazilas of Cox’s Bazar.
Why Basic Bank scam accused not held: HC asks
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for being sluggish and raised a question for not arresting any of beneficiaries of the Basic bank loan scam.
Myanmar rebuffs UN statement on Rohingya
Myanmar on Wednesday hit back at a UN Security Council statement critical of its handling of the Rohingya refugee crisis, saying it could “seriously harm” efforts to repatriate the Muslim minority from Bangladesh. On Monday the top UN body called…
CPA seeks urgent global action to end Rohingya crisis
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) on Tuesday urged the international community to come up with urgent actions to resolve the humanitarian crisis facing by Rohingya people. The CPA made the call in a statement unanimously adopted by its 63rd general…
UN increases pressure on Myanmar to end violence against Rohingya
The UN Security Council has called on Myanmar to rein in its military campaign in Rakhine state and allow hundreds of thousands of Muslim Rohingya driven from their homes to return. In a unanimous statement backed by China, the council…
Hezbollah: Lebanon PM forced to resign by Saudi Arabia
Beirut, Nov 6 (AP/UNB) — The head of Lebanon’s powerful militant group Hezbollah accused Saudi Arabia Sunday of forcing the country’s prime minister to resign after less than a year in his post, as Bahrain ordered its citizens in Lebanon…
US for rapid execution of Annan Commission’s report
Dhaka, Nov 5 (UNB) – The United States has sought rapid and complete implementation of the Annan Commission’s recommendations for the safe and voluntary return of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Pressure Myanmar for early repatriation of Rohingyas: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the Commonwealth countries to exert pressure on the Myanmar government to stop persecution on its Rohingya citizens and take them back from Bangladesh at the earliest. The Prime Minister said this while inaugurating 63rd…
Drone strike kills 15 IS men in eastern Afghanistan
At least 15 Islamic States (IS) militants were killed after drone attacks against hardliner group in Afghan eastern Nangarhar province on Saturday, a local official said Sunday. “An unmanned air vehicle of NATO-led troops targeted a group of IS militants…
US lawmakers seek new sanctions on Burma military
US lawmakers proposed sanctions Friday against Myanmar’s military, in some of the strongest efforts yet by Washington to pressure the Southeast Asian nation to end abusive treatment of its Rohingya Muslim minority. House Republicans and Democrats introduced legislation that would…
4000 more Rohingyas cross into Bangladesh in two days
Over the last 48 hours, some 4,000 Rohingya people crossed into Bangladesh from Myanmar at the Anjumanpara border crossing point, an IOM press release said on Friday. Traumatized, hungry and fearing for their lives, the Rohingyas had camped out in…
Suu Kyi stripped of Freedom of Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has unanimously voted to withdraw their offer to award Myanmar’s de facto leader leader Aung San Suu Kyi freedom of the city. The decision comes following criticism of her response to the Rohingya refugee crisis amid alleged…
Pollution killing more people than wars-disasters
Environmental pollution — from filthy air to contaminated water — is killing more people every year than all war and violence in the world. More than smoking, hunger or natural disasters. More than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. One out…
Rohingya crisis stokes fears of Myanmar’s Muslims
By Pascal Laureyn Yangon, Oct 24 (IPS) – In a quiet street, the sound of children’s voices can be heard from an open window. They are reciting verses of the Koran in unison. The small Islamic school lays hidden in…
‘Never again’: Investing in prevention and early action
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Nov 2 (IPS) – After the Rwandan genocide, the United Nations promised ‘never again.’ But has the international community kept their word? From Mexico to Myanmar, conflicts and humanitarian crises have multiplied.