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UNICEF Reports: 32% of Myanmar Landmine Victims in Early 2024 Were Children
In Sagaing Region, 19 civilians lost their lives and 99 were injured, making up 17% of the casualties from landmines and unexploded ordnance.
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The UN urges increased funding to support Rohingya refugees
UNHCR urged donors and private entities to increase their financial support for the Rohingya crisis, highlighting that humanitarian agencies have appealed for $852 million to assist 1.35 million people, including Rohingya refugees and their Bangladeshi hosts, in 2024.
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Bangladesh Begins Economic Cleanup After Hasina's Exit
The country's interim government has tasked economist and public policy analyst Debapriya Bhattacharya with preparing a "white paper" to document the mismanagement under Hasina's rule.
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Flood in Bangladesh affected 5m as death toll rises over 20
The floods have wreaked havoc in the districts of Feni, Cumilla, Chattogram, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, Lakshmipur, and Cox's Bazar.
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China’s Commitment to Bangladesh Stands Firm Amid Domestic Changes: Ambassador Yao We
The ambassador highlighted China’s adherence to the principle of non-interference, respecting the development path chosen by the Bangladeshi people, and expressed hope for Bangladesh’s continued progress toward unity, stability, and prosperity.
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Rohingyas want to join the movement to restore Arakan
The Rohingya leaders in the spontaneous presence of the assembly said that the students of Bangladesh have proved that no power in the world can survive if the students are united. Similarly, if the Rohingya students unite and take the field, the junta government and the Arakan Army are bound to fall.
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UN is Fearing now, report says, Already Happened
Since November, Rakhine has been engulfed in violence following an attack by the Arakan Army (AA) on Myanmar’s junta, effectively ending a ceasefire that had largely been in place since the 2021 coup.
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7 years of Rohingya Massacre: Global Inaction Fuels to new 'Genocide'
Turk condemned both the military junta and the Arakan Army for committing severe abuses against the Rohingya, including extrajudicial killings, abductions, and indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas.
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India Denies Claims That Bangladesh Floods Were Caused by Dam Water Release
The Dumbur dam, located over 120 km upstream from the Bangladesh border, is a low-height dam (approximately 30 meters) that generates power, with Bangladesh drawing 40MW of power from Tripura.
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India Opens Dambur Dam, Triggering Floodwaters Into Bangladesh
The Gomti River, originating in Tripura and flowing about 150 km before entering Bangladesh through Cumilla, has carried a significant volume of water into the region following the dam's gate opening.
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South Korea Commits $10 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Rohingyas
The aid will be distributed through various international organizations operating in Bangladesh, including the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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Rebel Arakan Army displaced more than 17,000 people within a week, mostly are Rohingya
United League of Arakan (ULA) said, starting on 7 August, the AA members began displacing those trapped people. By 15 August, a total of 17,029 individuals were displaced.
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UN Anticipates Interim Government Will Restore Peace and End Violence in Bangladesh
In a letter addressed to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed hope that the interim government would be instrumental in ending violence, ensuring accountability, and restoring law and order.
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Thailand's Political Scene Shaken as Paetongtarn Shinawatra Takes the Helm
King Maha Vajiralongkorn appointed her on Sunday, just two years after she entered politics. Her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was dismissed by the Constitutional Court over a controversial cabinet appointment.
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90% drop in Bangladeshi visitors : Bangladesh crisis hits India's tourism
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and left the country amid rising student protests. This political upheaval caused temporary flight cancellations and a suspension of all visas except those issued for medical purposes.
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US Reaffirms Support for Myanmar Opposition as China Engages with Junta
The US State Department highlighted the officials' praise for the groups' collaborative efforts toward establishing an inclusive federal democratic Burma, using Myanmar's former name.
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Bangladesh will 'continue to support' Rohingya refugees: Dr. Yunus
Bangladesh currently hosts approximately one million Rohingya refugees, many of whom fled Myanmar in 2017 following a military crackdown now under investigation for genocide by a United Nations court.
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Dr. Yunus called south leaders not to be late to visit Dhaka
Or they may miss something important
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War Crimes Escalating in Myanmar: UN Investigators
UN investigators report alarming escalation in war crimes by Myanmar's military, highlighting systematic torture, gang rape, and child abuse.
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China, Myanmar vow to support each other's core interests
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the enduring strength of China-Myanmar relations, noting that these ties have withstood historical challenges and continue to thrive.