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Neighborhood News Digest –20 October 2023

Afghanistan

Tajikistan’ President unveils 24 new border posts along Afghanistan border – The Khaama Press
Imam Ali Rahman, Tajikistan’s President, opened 24 new border posts on his visit to the Khatlon province, strength....

October 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Nepal China , Taliban , Tajikistan , BRI , IMF , Nepal-India , Disabilities , Military Rule , China-Maldives , climate resilience , PM Kakar , Border Posts , Afghan Migrants , Ababeel weapon system , Petroleum division , Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) , Sri-Lanka-Vietnam , Operations Ajay
Indonesia’s Presidency of ASEAN: Approach to Crisis in Myanmar
Dr Cchavi Vasisht Article

Indonesia is holding the presidency of ASEAN for 2023 during which Indonesia has hosted a series of meetings in July and September. Through various statements, ASEAN has emphasised on the common and shared goals and ASEAN’s role as an epicenter of ....

October 20, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , ASEAN , United Nations , Military Coup , NUG , FPC
Neighborhood News Digest – 12 October 2023

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Establishes Commission for Afghan Refugees’ Return – Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate established a special commission to address the problems of Afghan refugees based in Pakistan. The commission, ....

October 12, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Israel , Pakistan , China , democracy , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Imran Khan , IMF , IORA , earthquake , Nepal-India , Bangladesh-China , Qosh Tepa Canal , Myanmar-Russia , Afghan refugees , Sri Lanka Debt , Polio , Shahid Latif killed , India-Sri Lanka bi-lateral agreement , Price Control , KIA , Spatial Technology
Myanmar Round Up: September 2023

While the military has not given any conclusive date for elections, it has been reported that the military will hold elections after the national census has been conducted which is supposed to end in 2025. Thereby it can be estimated that the electio....

October 11, 2023 ASEAN , elections , Violence , Emergency , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , India-Myanmar , Russia-Myanmar , What's happening in Myanmar
Multilateralism Digest: September 2023 - Issue 9

I. India in the UN

  1. EAM addresses 78th UNGA
  2. Launch of a new India-UN initiative
  3. India suggests renaming of the G77
  4. PBC needs better ....

    October 03, 2023 ASEAN , East Asia , G20 summit , United Nations , Capacity Building , ECOWAS , Global South , Multilateralism Digest , Multilateralism digest , General Assembly , G77 , Peacebuilding Commission , Security Council reform , SDG Summit , Global health governance , Fisheries funding , UNIDO , UN-AU Joint Task Force , UNOCT
Neighborhood News Digest – 20 September 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban urged to uphold Afghan girls’ right to education – UN News
The international community must ensure that every girl in Afghanistan has an opportunity to learn, the head of the UN fund for education in em....

September 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , Presidential elections , Taliban , BRI , Education , HRW , India-Myanmar , Maoist Centre , PM Dahal , Afghan refugees , Ukraine arms , South Korea- Sri -Lanka
Neighborhood News Digest – 18 September 2023

Afghanistan

U.S. woman among 18 NGO staff detained in Afghanistan – The Hindu
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have arrested at least 18 staff of an international NGO, including an American woman, accusing them of carryin....

September 18, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , ASEAN , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Terrorists , Tourism , UNGA , Lithium , HRW , fuel Prices , CJP , NGO , Saffron , Life Expectancy , Garment
Neighborhood News Digest – 08 September 2023

Afghanistan

ACCI Expresses Concern About Closing of Torkham Crossing – Tolo News
Following the clashes between Islamic Emirate forces and Pakistani border guards at the Torkham crossing, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce a....

September 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Pakistan Army , Presidential elections , Aung San Suu Kyi , Rajapaksa , G20 , TTP , US Envoy , Bangladesh MoU , China envoy , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Adani.
Neighborhood News Digest – 06 September 2023

Afghanistan
Ministry: Afghan Exports to Pakistan Have Decreased – Tolo News
Officials of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that exports to Pakistan have decreased by $66 million compared to last year. They added that ....

September 06, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Myanmar , Bhutan , elections , Corruption , Bangladesh-US , PM Dahal , Afghanistan exports , Development Projects , Sri Lanka economy.
Myanmar Round Up - August 2023

During the month, continued attacks from the military and opposition forces have pushed around 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and two million displaced. Various reports were released in the month highlighting the humanitarian cr....

September 06, 2023 US , ASEAN , sanctions , United Nations , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , Whats happening in Myanmar , PDFs , OCHA , Air strikes
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