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Taliban's "Unnecessary" Blackout Cuts Off Lifeline for Millions as UN Warns of Deepening Crisis
The Taliban's nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan is crippling humanitarian aid, banking, and remittances.
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Durga Puja Celebrated with Festive Spirit in Rohingya Camp
Amidst refugee life, Hindu Rohingya in Cox's Bazar celebrate Durga Puja with festive spirit, Discover how faith and community bring hope to the Kutupalong camp
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Yunus Proposes 7-Point Plan at UN for Sustainable Rohingya Repatriation
At a high-level UN conference, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presented a seven-point plan aimed at the sustainable and dignified repatriation of Rohingya refugees
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Kumari Puja Becomes Symbol of Peace at Bangladesh's Durga Puja
Festivities marked by communal harmony, a welcome change from previous years
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Myanmar Military Destroyed Rohingya Villages to Build Bases
A UN-backed report provides new evidence of "textbook ethnic cleansing," finding Myanmar's military deliberately destroyed Rohingya homes to prevent their return and build military infrastructure
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BGB Rejects Arakan Army Allegations, Cites ‘Propaganda’ and Abuses
A sharp escalation in rhetoric as Bangladesh's BGB refutes claims of aiding Rohingya militants and accuses Myanmar's Arakan Army of systematic extortion and persecution against civilians
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High-Level UN Meeting on Rohingya Situation Today
A high-level UN conference begins in New York to address the Rohingya crisis, aiming for a sustainable solution and safe repatriation
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India Clinches Record Ninth Asia Cup Title, Boycotts Presentation After Asia Cup Win Over Pakistan
India claimed a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title with a nail-biting five-wicket victory over Pakistan on Sunday, but celebrations turned into controversy as the team refused to attend the post-match trophy ceremony
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"I Will Not Flee": Ousted PM Oli Makes Defiant Public Return
Eighteen days after being forced from office, former Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli made a combative return to the public stage on Saturday
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Arakan Army Under Fire as Female Journalist Mu Dra Remains in Custody Without Charge
Press freedom groups demand immediate release of BNA reporter detained in Rakhine without explanation
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Weaponizing Falsehoods: UPDF’s Toxic Politics in Bangladesh’s Hill Tracts
UPDF exploited a nonviolent incident to incite unrest and undermine stability in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
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3 Idiots' Inspiration Sonam Wangchuk Arrested as Deadly Protests Engulf Ladakh
Four killed, dozens injured; curfew and internet shutdown imposed in the region
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Myanmar Air Force Bombs Monastery in Arakan Following Deadly School Strike
Fresh airstrikes on civilian structures deepen fear as junta escalates attacks across Rakhine State
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Rohingya Rally in Cox’s Bazar Calls for Justice Ahead of UN High-Level Conference
The rally was organized to draw global attention to the continued injustices and human rights violations faced by the Rohingya community, including mass killings, forced displacement, rape, denial of fundamental freedoms, and the enforcement of discriminatory laws in Myanmar.
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Yunus at UNGA: Political Solution in Rakhine and Global Funding Vital for Rohingyas
At the 80th UN General Assembly, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus urged the world to go beyond aid and push for a political solution in Rakhine, warning of dire consequences if Rohingya rights remain denied.
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“We Don’t Want Aid, We Want Home”: Rohingyas Demand Justice, Not Just Relief
The report notes that Rohingyas insist on full citizenship, recognition of their identity, equal rights, and freedom of movement. Many proposed that a UN peacekeeping zone be established in their native Rakhine State to ensure security.
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UNGA's Glare on Palestine Leaves Rohingya in the Shadows as Repatriation Calls Go Unheeded
While world leaders rally for Palestine, Rohingya refugees risk being left behind despite urgent calls for safe return
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India’s Ladakh Sees Deadly Gen-Z Uprising, Four Killed in Clashes
Unemployment, loss of autonomy, and anger at New Delhi fuel youth-led unrest in the Himalayan territory
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Myanmar Junta Hires US Lobbying Firms in Bid to Mend Washington Ties
Myanmar’s military regime has signed multimillion-dollar lobbying contracts with two Washington firms to improve ties with the US
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CPJ Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Abducted by Arakan Army in Rakhine
Press freedom watchdog urges Arakan Army to free reporter held incommunicado since September 20