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China calls US remark on its role over Rohingya not proper
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has reacted to US’ claim that China has done very little to resolve the Rohingya issue terming it “inappropriate and not constructive at all”.
P5 UNSC members must end violence in Myanmar: US
The United States has said the permanent five (P5) members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have a special obligation to contribute to ending violence in Myanmar and aiding the victims of violence.
How Israel wages war on Palestinian history
By Jonathan Cook Nazareth: When the Palestinian actor Mohammed Bakri made a documentary about Jenin in 2002 – filming immediately after the Israeli army had completed rampaging through the West Bank city, leaving death and destruction in its wake –…
Donor govts urged to call crimes against Rohingya genocide
Fortify Rights on Wednesday said donor governments seeking to raise one billion dollars in aid for Rohingya should acknowledge the crimes perpetrated against them in Myanmar as genocide and crimes against humanity.
2 UPDP men dead, one army man injured in Rangamati skirmish
Rangamati, Oct 13 – Two members of United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF -Prasit) were killed and an Army man was wounded Tuesday in a skirmish between UPDF and Bangladesh Army in Raoutila of Naniarchar in Rangamati.
Armenia, Azerbaijan say Nagorno-Karabakh truce fails to hold
AP/UNB, Oct 10 – Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a Russia-brokered cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting Saturday but immediately accused each other of derailing the deal intended to end the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in more than…
Female Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Congo Airport security
The female Bangladeshi peacekeepers have been given the task of ensuring security at DR Congo Airport (MUNUSCO), run by the UN Peacekeeping Mission.
Refugees Int’l Welcomes US Senate Bill on Rohingya Genocide
“Refugees International welcomes the introduction of Senate Bill (S.4659)—important legislation that would require the U.S. State Department to make a formal determination as to whether Myanmar’s attacks on the Rohingya constitute genocide within 90 days of passage. The bill would…
A Third World War – Many Feared — Has Been Avoided: UN Chief
By Antonio Guterres UNITED NATIONS, Sep 22 (IPS) – The ideals of the United Nations – peace, justice, equality and dignity — are beacons to a better world.
Warring Afghans meet to find peace after decades of war
Dubai, AP/UNB, Sept 12 – After decades of conflict, Afghanistan’s warring sides will open long anticipated negotiations Saturday in search of lasting peace. This will also provide an exit for U.S. and NATO troops after nearly 19 years.
China agree to deescalate border tension
The Indian and Chinese foreign ministers have agreed that their troops should disengage from a tense border standoff, maintain proper distance and ease tensions in Ladakh region where the two sides had their deadliest clash in decades in June.
France hosts Med leaders for summit on Turkey tensions
Paris, Sept 10 – French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hosts leaders from Mediterranean states for a summit set to be dominated by growing tensions between Turkey and EU states in the east of the sea.
Indian forces crossed border, fired warning shots: China
Beijing, AP/UNB, Sept 08 – China has accused Indian forces of crossing into its territory along their disputed border. India also fired warning shots at a Chinese patrol in a move it called a “serious military provocation” and a violation…
New armed group ARA in Rakhine to protect Rohingya rights
A new armed group, named Arakan Rohingya Army (ARA), has emerged in Myanmar for what they say to protect the rights of persecuted Rohingyas.
Rohingya crisis: Gambia to submit memorandum to ICJ in Oct
Solicitor General and Legal Secretary at Gambia’s Ministry of Justice Cherno Marenah has said Gambia will submit the first memorandum in the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over Rohingya issue in October.
Interfaith Rally for Rohingya To Mark Genocide August 22
Standing with the Rohingya: Despite COVID 19 Crisis, Diverse Leaders Come Together to Mark Anniversary of Genocide and Mass Displacement Washington, D.C. – In solidarity with the persecuted Rohingya Muslim Minority of Burma, diverse leaders from a variety of countries,…
Aug 21 attack was imposible sans BNP-Jamaat govt patronage
Dhaka, Aug 21 – Recalling the barbaric carnage, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said it was not possible to carry out an attack like that of August 21, 2004 had there been no direct patronage from the then BNP-Jamaat…
Faith Groups – Ask US Govt call Rohingya repression Genocide
“Refugees International welcomes a powerful letter from a group of faith-based organizations to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to publicly declare that the Myanmar military committed genocide against the Rohingya people.
‘Make transit for India conditional on water-sharing deal’
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Describing the government’s “Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100” as totally confusing, initiator of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) Dr Nazrul Islam on Sunday said the actual plan needs to be clarified to protect the country’s environment and save…
India imposes curfew in parts of Kashmir
Srinagar, AP/UNB, Aug 04 – The authorities have clamped a curfew in many parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday ahead of the revocation anniversary of the region’s special status.
Trump changes stance on Chinese App TikTok
Changing his earlier stance, President Trump gave the go-ahead on Monday for Microsoft to hold negotiations on a potential blockbuster deal to purchase the Chinese-owned video app’s operations in the U.S., The New York Times reported on early Tuesday.
Bangladesh national killed ‘by BSF’ along Thakurgaon border
A Bangladeshi national was reportedly beaten to death by the members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from a river near Ratnai border in Baliadangi upazila on Monday.
The deeper roots of Chinese demonization
By Pepe Escobar Fasten your seat belts: the US hybrid war against China is bound to go on frenetic overdrive, as economic reports are already identifying Covid-19 as the tipping point when the Asian – actually Eurasian – century truly…
Egypt’s parliament approves troop deployment in Libya
Egyptian President el-Sissi has warned of a military intervention to protect Egypt’s border with Libya. The move could bring Egypt and Turkey, who support rival sides in Libya’s proxy war, into direct confrontation.
US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints
WASHINGTON, AP/UNB, July 21 — The U.S. government has imposed trade sanctions on 11 companies it says are implicated in human rights abuses in China’s Muslim northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Opinion: China is looking to challenge the US?
The US is calling out China over Hong Kong and the South China Sea. But Beijing has its answer ready. Both sides are spoiling for a fight, and soon, says political scientist Deng Yuwen.
Call Myanmar’s Crimes Genocide, Int’l NGOs Urge Pompeo
WASHINGTON, July 16 ¬– Refugees International announced today that more than 50 NGOs and human rights organizations have signed on to its petition urging U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to call Myanmar’s crimes against the Rohingya what they are:…
UN approves extension of cross-border aid to Syria
After a one-week deadlock between Western countries and Russia and China, the UN Security Council voted to restart cross-border humanitarian aid to Syria, but with only a single access point into the war-torn country.
UN Chief Warns of Deadly Germs as Potential Bioterrorist Weapons
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Jul 8 2020 (IPS) – The coronavirus—which has claimed the lives of over 538,000 people and infected more than 11.6 million worldwide—has destabilized virtually every facet of human life ever since its outbreak in late…