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Allies Denounce Escalating Violence in Myanmar, Call for Urgent Humanitarian Action
The statement highlighted the deteriorating human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, particularly the increased harm to civilians.
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Cyclone 'Remal' Set to Form in Bay of Bengal, IMD Warns
he India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that this system is expected to develop into Cyclone 'Remal' by the morning of May 25.
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Rohingya Face Arson Attacks in Myanmar’s Rakhine State : Al Jazeera
Activists blame Arakan Army for arson, while AA denies and blames Myanmar military for air attacks. Rohingya face renewed danger and insecurity.
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Heatwave Grips Delhi as Temperatures Surge Beyond 45C
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the heatwave is expected to persist throughout the week, exacerbating the already oppressive conditions. This heatwave coincides with India's general election, the results of which are slated to be declared on June 4.
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Myanmar Dictator Seeks Russian Help to Develop Aerospace Industry
These audacious plans are likely to include a major role for Roscosmos, the Russian state organization in charge of astronautic projects, space missions, and aerospace research.
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Dhaka believes India & China can resolve Rohingya crisis: Foreign Minister of Bangladesh
The minister stated that suggestions were provided by US Assistant Scretary of State Donald Lu during his recent visit on handling the crisis, but he is not revealing them at this time.
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
Raisi, 63, had been serving as president for nearly three years and was expected to seek re-election next year. Known for his conservative and hardline stance, he was previously considered a potential successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's 85-year-old supreme leader.
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Myanmar rebel group claims control of town, denies targeting Rohingya
Khine Thu Kha, spokesperson for the Arakan Army, confirmed the takeover in a phone interview with Reuters. "We have conquered all the bases in Buthidaung and also took over the town yesterday," he stated.
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UN, ASEAN urged to act to save Rohingyas from further genocide in Myanmar
APHR has received credible reports indicating that since Friday, May 17, Rohingya civilians in Buthitaung town and nearby villages have been subjected to heavy weapon attacks by the Arakan Army.
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Rakhine and Magwe subjected to Airstrike, 20 dead
The aerial onslaught, unleashed on consecutive days this week, has cast a pall of devastation and despair across the affected regions, leaving scores injured and communities ravaged, according to reports from The Irrawaddy.
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Fears of the Myanmar Refugee in India
The exodus from Myanmar, spurred by the tumultuous aftermath of the military's seizure of power in 2021, has seen close to 60,000 refugees seeking sanctuary in India, particularly concentrated along the northeastern border provinces.
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Myanmar may face yet another Military Coup
Worse still is the possibility that the person who secures power following the military takeover would be even more brutal and tyrannical than the head of the existing junta.
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Death toll hits 44 in Indonesia's lava floods with 15 missing
The search for victims faced significant challenges due to the presence of large debris and obstacles in the affected areas, hindering rescue efforts.
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UN sounds alarm on worsening situation in Rakhine State
The UN's statement, issued on May 9th, underscored the alarming spike in intercommunal tensions and forced conscription, exacerbating the already dire circumstances faced by civilians in the Rakhine area.
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Junta's Airstrike Claims 16 Lives at Magwe Monastery
Reports from the scene, relayed by DPA through an eyewitness involved in rescue efforts, indicate that around 50 others were injured in the assault.
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Bangladesh to renew passports of 69,000 Myanmar Rohingya living in Saudi Arabia
The disclosure came from Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal following a meeting with Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Nasser bin Abdul Aziz Al-Dawood at a hotel in Dhaka on Sunday.
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Hundreds More Men Forced Into Myanmar Military
Recruitment teams, established across Myanmar, are tasked with sourcing new soldiers amidst a backdrop of personnel shortages exacerbated by ongoing conflicts with revolutionary factions.
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Fighting in Rakhine state townships displaces 40,000 Rohingyas
The clashes in the towns of Maungdaw and Buthidaung emerged as Rakhine state made major gains against the Arakan Army (AA), prompting the junta to implement a plan to stem military losses.
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Rohingyas are not looking to stay forever in Bangladesh : IOM DG
She highlighted the strain on humanitarian resources due to multiple protracted conflicts and advocated for enhancing self-reliance as a sustainable solution.
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$30m from US to support Rohingya refugees
Department of State Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration, seeks to offer vital assistance like clean water, food, shelter, medical attention, and financial support that encourage self-sustenance in order to decrease reliance on relief assistance.