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Afghan leaders begin two-day peace talks in Pakistan0
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- June 24, 2019
Conference covering the economy, health and the repatriation of refugees comes before Afghan president’s visit. 22 Jun 2019 more on Afghanistan Afghanistan: Who controls whattoday US and Taliban announce new round of talks in Qatartoday Afghan leaders begin two-day peace talks in Pakistanyesterday The brave merchants of Wakhan, the ‘other’ Afghanistan5 days ago Dozens of
READ MOREQatari foreign minister urges de-escalation in US-Iran dispute0
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- June 11, 2019
Sheikh Mohammed urges both sides to engage, ‘come up with ideas that open the doors’ and find a compromise.9 Jun 2019 more on Qatar Donald Trump to host Qatar emir at White House amid Gulf tensions4 days ago Qatar Airways to seek compensation from Boeing for MAX aircraft4 days ago Iran: Rouhani welcomes developing relations
READ MORESri Lanka Muslim ministers quit to protest ‘threat to community’0
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- June 4, 2019
Muslim ministers resign after hardline Buddhist monks demand their removal following deadly Easter bombings. by Rukshana Rizwie & Lisa Fuller 4 June 2019 MORE ON SRI LANKA Sri Lanka civil war: Victim’s father vows to fight for justice4 days ago Sri Lanka president pardons hardline Buddhist monklast week In Sri Lanka, Muslims say Sinhala neighbours turned
READ MOREBangladesh’s disappeared families demand release of detainees0
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- May 26, 2019
Human rights groups say more than 400 people have disappeared in the last nine years, some have been found dead. by Hoda Abdel-Hamid 25 May 2019 For video click https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/bangladeshs-disappeared-families-demand-release-detainees-190525161110573.html Demonstrators in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka have gathered to protest against forced disappearances. They are calling on the government to release activists and members of
READ MOREAre tensions between US, Gulf allies and Iran coming to a head?0
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- May 16, 2019
Analysts warn action needs to be taken over deepening tensions between the United States and Iran in the Gulf. by James Reinl 15 May 2019 Iran-backed rebels attacking a Saudi oil pipeline with drones. A puzzling raid on oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sabre-rattling between Washington and Tehran as US warships
READ MORESri Lanka: Hardline Buddhists ‘likely behind attacks on Muslims’0
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- May 16, 2019
Minister blames hardline Buddhist groups for ransacking mosques and attacking shops across Sri Lanka. 16 May 2019 more on Sri Lanka Sri Lanka unrest: Violence against Muslims increases2 days ago Sri Lanka orders nationwide curfew amid anti-Muslim riots2 days ago Sri Lanka blocks social media again after attacks on Muslims3 days ago Police impose curfew
READ MOREChina bans Muslims from fasting Ramadan in Xinjiang0
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- May 6, 2019
Civil servants, students and teachers prevented from fasting and restaurants ordered to remain open in Xinjiang region.18 Jun 2015 Quick facts The Xinjiang region in China has a majority Muslim Uighur population who observe fasting in Ramadan. China’s Communist party is officially atheist and for years has restricted religious practices in Xinjiang. Government employees and
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Bangladesh: Al Jazeera interview of Award-winning photojournalist and human rights activist Shahidul Alam0
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- April 21, 2019
Published on Apr 20, 2019 Al Jazeera English Award-winning photojournalist and human rights activist Shahidul Alam was arrested in August 2018 shortly after appearing on Al Jazeera to discuss anti-government student protests. After 107 days in jail, Alam was released, but could still face a prison sentence of 14 years in prison over violations of
READ MOREExclusive: Bangladesh top security adviser accused of abductions0
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- March 20, 2019
Al Jazeera 20 March 2019 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s security adviser accused of using state security to abduct three men in a business dispute. more on Bangladesh Transcript: Gowher Rizvi on the state of politics in Bangladeshtoday Women support group wants justice for Rohingya refugeesyesterday Bangladesh monsoon aid agencies prepare for wet season3 days ago
READ MOREMuhammad Yunus: Aung San Suu Kyi 100 percent to blame for Rohingya plight; AlJazeera with Mehedi Hasan0
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- March 12, 2019
Muhammad Yunus about the Rohingyas of Myanmar. Interview with Mehedi Hasan, AlJazeera. 12 March 2019 CLICK for the video
READ MOREIs Bangladesh a one-party state?0
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- March 1, 2019
Gowher Rizvi, international affairs adviser to the PM of Bangladesh, discusses the state of the country’s democracy. 01 Mar 2019 Al Jazeera Editor’s note: This interview was recorded before the February 28, 2019 announcement by Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque that Bangladesh “would no longer be in a position to accommodate more people from Myanmar”. In this episode
READ MOREIndians, Afghans react to Trump’s ‘Afghan library’ dig at PM Modi0
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- January 7, 2019
Indians, Afghans react to Trump’s ‘Afghan library’ dig at PM Modi US leader’s bid to undermine India’s aid to Afghanistan annoys politicians and citizens in both South Asian nations.by Zeenat Saberin & Shereena Qazi 6 Jan 2019 more on India Take teen girls off night shift, Indian factories toldtoday Criticism after claims ancient Hindus invented
READ MOREHasina ‘wins Bangladesh elections’ as opposition rejects polls0
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- December 30, 2018
Unofficial results show PM Sheikh Hasina’s party is set for massive victory, while opposition dubs polls ‘farcical’.by Saif Khalid 30 December 2018 more on Bangladesh Gowher Rizvi Q&A: Bangladesh opposition claims exaggeratedtoday Why are Bangladesh’s elections so contentious?today Profile: Who is Sheikh Hasina?today Bangladesh elections marred by deadly clashestoday Dhaka, Bangladesh – Prime Minister Sheikh
READ MOREBangladesh moves towards a ‘managed’ election0
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- December 29, 2018
As the poll date nears, hopes for a free and fair election, and a democratic future, diminish further in Bangladesh. by Shafquat Rabbee12 Nov 2018 more on Bangladesh Bangladesh shuts down mobile internet in lead up to election daytoday Bangladesh elections 2018: What you need to knowtoday Ten years of Sheikh Hasina: ‘Development minus democracy’yesterday
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