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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

Neighborhood News Digest – 31 August 2023

Afghanistan

Iran Delegation Meets With Health Ministry in Kabul – Tolo News

The Ministry of Public Health said that in a meeting in Kabul between Qalandar Ebad, the head of the ministry, and an Iranian delegation, there was....

August 31, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , ASEAN , economy , Iran , Afghanistan , Bhutan , sanctions , Imran Khan , Tourism , Remittances , Pakistan Economy , Journalism , ADB , Sri Lanka-Maldives , Electricity , Water Dispute , charge d'affaires , China-SriLanka

Neighborhood News Digest – 24 August 2023

Afghanistan

Six Pakistan soldiers killed in attack near Afghanistan border – Al Jazeera

Six Pakistani soldiers have been killed in a clash with the Pakistan Taliban near the border with Afghanistan, according to an army stat....

August 24, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Nepal , UNSC , Bhutan , sanctions , Taliban , Pakistan Elections , BRI , Tourism , Border Dispute , Bangladesh-China , Afghan-Pak , India-Sri Lanka , Women in politics , Onion shortage , Transit Policy , Bank Ratio

Myanmar Round Up - July 2023

As the civil war continues in the country, nearly 1.9 million civilians have been displaced from their homes, according to the U.N.’s OCHA report update published on 15 July. Of the total displaced persons, the largest number — nearly 800,000 —....

August 18, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , EU , United Nations , India in Myanmar , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , China in Myanmar , Whats happening in Myanmar , PDFs , OCHA , Air strikes

Myanmar Round-Up: June 2023

The month witnessed important developments within Myanmar. Two military leaders, Lieutenant Gen. So Htut and Lieutenant Gen. Yar Pyae met Aung San Suu Kyi. Internationally, UN Special Envoy, Noleen Heyzer 18 month tenure concluded. She also met, Nati....

August 08, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , Suu Kyi , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , United Nations India in Myanmar

Neighborhood News Digest – 1 August 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Taliban burn ‘immoral’ musical instruments BBC

The Taliban have burned musical instruments in Afghanistan, claiming music "causes moral corruption". Thousands of dollars worth of musical equipment ....

August 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Army , Bhutan , sanctions , BRICS , elections , Taliban , US Sanctions , Inflation , Shehbaz Sharif , Blast , Electricity , Maldives-US , Wheat Quota , Land Connectivity , Bank Notes

Russia, Iran, and the Sanctions Game

Delma Joseph Article

After deciding to invade Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has been subject to financial, economic, diplomatic, military, and even sports sanctions by numerous countries and international organizations. Sanctions have been used for decades as a puniti....

July 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Russia , Iran , sanctions , Ukraine Crisis

Neighborhood News Digest – 23 June 2023

Afghanistan

“Afghanistan again becomes epicentre of terrorism,” says Vladimir Voronkov – The Print

Afghanistan again becomes the epicentre of terrorism, said Vladimir Voronkov. Voronkov was addressing a conference on W....

June 23, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Terrorism , sanctions , Taliban , Imran Khan , IMF , UN , Afghan women , India-Bangladesh , IORA , Drugs , India-Maldives , India-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , Citizenship bill , SDG Index , Accountability deficit , Fuel shortages , Bhutan exports , Karachi port

Neighbourhood News Digest – 16 May 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Embassy in India rejects reports of Taliban appointing new Charge d’Affaires in Delhi – The Print

Afghanistan’s Embassy in India on Monday rejected “claims from an individual claiming to have ta....

May 16, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , sanctions , Supreme Court , elections , Bangladesh , Taliban , Imran Khan , Oil , Dollar , Bhutan politics , China border , Cyclone Mocha , Maoist cantonment , power sale , Tibet border , anti-corruption rally , Army Act , Coal mine , Tribal war , US statement , IMF.

Myanmar Round-Up: March 2023

The month marked the 78th Armed Forces Day, which was celebrated with a huge show of tanks and missile launchers. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing promised to crush the opposition forces and repeatedly called them terrorist organisations. The violence ....

April 19, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , Indiain Myanmar , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , Human Rights Watch , China in Myanmar , Whats happening in Myanmar , PDFs , Russia-Myanmar , Elections 2023 , Armed Forces Day