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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 statement, which added that...

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 — are...

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,...

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 went up in smoke on a...

Russia, Iran, and the Sanctions Game

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...

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 Wednesday, on the Shanghai...

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 taken charge of the mission in...

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...

Neighborhood News Digest – 24 March 2023

Afghanistan US working to help dozens of Americans 'secure their freedom,' leave Afghanistan: Blinken – Wion Standing firm against recognising Afghan rulers Taliban, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that Washington...

Neighborhood News Digest – 23 March 2023

Afghanistan US review of Afghanistan withdrawal to be released in April – Devdiscourse In the aftermath, President Joe Biden directed that a broad review examine every aspect of this from top to bottom. It was originally set to be released at the...

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