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Bangladesh using controversial law to ‘gag media, free speech’0
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- May 22, 2020
21 May 2020 At least 20 journalists in Bangladesh have been charged or arrested under the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA) in the past month, raising concerns about free speech in the South Asian nation. A number of journalists have been arrested for social media posts critical of the government or reporting on the government’s
READ MOREIndia hospital segregates Muslim and Hindu coronavirus patients0
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- April 16, 2020
Government hospital in Gujarat state separates patients on religious lines, triggering accusations of ‘apartheid’ Nayadiganta English Desk 16 April 2020 In what many are calling a case of “apartheid” during a global pandemic, a government-run hospital in Ahmedabad, the main city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, has segregated coronavirus patients based on their
READ MORETaliban rejects Afghan government’s phased release of prisoners0
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- March 12, 2020
Al Jazeera 12 March 2020 The Afghan armed group says it will not proceed with the intra-Afghan talks unless all Taliban prisoners are released. 16 hours ago more on Afghanistan Afghan President Ashraf Ghani‘s decision to release prisoners in phased manner has come under criticism from the Taliban armed group, which said the move was against
READ MORETrump: Taliban could ‘possibly’ seize power after US troops leave0
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- March 7, 2020
Under a US-Taliban deal signed last week, all foreign troops would withdraw from Afghanistan within 14 months. 7 March 2020 US President Donald Trump has said the Taliban could “possibly” overrun the United States-backed Afghan government after foreign troops withdraw from the country as part of a deal signed last week. “Countries have to take care of themselves,” Trump
READ MORECoronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?0
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- February 23, 2020
Cases of the virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, have been reported around the world. more on China China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updatestoday Is WHO mishandling the coronavirus response?today Timeline: How China’s new coronavirus spreadtoday China’s strong push into Colombiayesterday New cases of infection with a new coronavirus known as
READ MORECoronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases? | Coronavirus outbreak News0
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- February 23, 2020
Al Jazeera 23 February 2020 China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates Neighbouring countries introduce travel restrictions as Iran reports 43 infections and eight deaths.23 Feb 2020 Turkey, Pakistan and Armenia have closed their borders with Iran as it reported more coronavirus infections and deaths, prompting neighbouring Afghanistan to also introduce travel restrictions. The measures were
READ MOREStrike shuts Kashmir to remember man executed by India in 2013 | India News0
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- February 9, 2020
Al Jazeera News February 9, 2020 more on Kashmir Pakistan equestrian Usman Khan rides Azad Kashmir to Olympics2 days ago ‘Humiliated’: Top Kashmir leaders charged under ‘draconian’ law2 days ago Indian government trying to erase Kashmir’s history: Khalida Shah4 days ago Why did European Parliament delay a vote on India’s CAA, Kashmir?last week Shops and
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Fear in Kashmir as top general talks of ‘deradicalisation’ camps0
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- January 25, 2020
Indian general speaks of ‘radicalisation’ of Kashmiri youth, drawing comparison with internment of Uighurs in China. by Akash Bisht 24 Jan 2020 AlJazeera Srinagar/New Delhi, India – India’s newly recruited Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has courted controversy after he claimed that so-called “deradicalisation” camps are operating in India, drawing a comparison with
READ MOREBangladesh blocks news website accusing minister of corruption0
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- January 4, 2020
Sweden-based site reported on minister’s watch collection which includes a Rolex worth almost as much as his salary.by Faisal Mahmud 2 Jan 2020 AlJezeera Bangladesh authorities have blocked access to a Sweden-based investigative journalism website after it published a report alleging corruption by an influential Bangladeshi minister. Netra News was blocked in Bangladesh within 72 hours
READ MOREAs Hindus rejoice, Muslim reaction mixed over Ayodhya verdict0
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- November 9, 2019
India’s top court allows Hindus to build temple on disputed holy site while promising Muslims land elsewhere for mosque. by Akash Bisht 9 November 2019 Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India – There was heightened security inAyodhya, a town in north India, ahead of the Supreme Court’s verdict on a site claimed by both Muslims and Hindus. Early on Saturday, the town looked
READ MORESelf-declared Manipur government based in United Kingdom says it will push for recognition at United Nations0
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- October 30, 2019
AlJazeera 30 October 2019 MORE ON INDIA India moves to divide Kashmir despite protests, attackstoday Clashes as far-right EU lawmakers on Kashmir ‘PR’ triptoday India’s last-minute demands jeopardise Asia’s largest trade pacttoday India’s defences eat away at farmland along border with Pakistantoday Dissident political leaders from the Indian state of Manipur on Tuesday said they were
READ MORESaudi Arabia and Iran may finally be ready for rapprochement0
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- October 19, 2019
To achieve peaceful co-existence, however, both regional powers need to make significant compromises. by Imad K Harb 16 Oct 2019 MORE ON SAUDI ARABIA Aramco reportedly delays planned IPO to allow for earnings update2 days ago Environmental groups warn banks over Saudi Aramco: Report2 days ago Saudi bus crash: 35 killed, four injured near Medina2 days
READ MOREStymied but switched on: Bangladesh’s online workforce0
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- October 19, 2019
AlJazeera 19 October 2019 Watch out India, Bangladesh’s online producers are hard on your heels. With nearly two-thirds of its population under 25 years of age, Bangladesh has a vast supply of potential new workers to add to the world’s digital pool. That is providing job opportunities to an army of freelance staff, such as stay-at-home mothers. In
READ MOREHong Kong, Kashmir, Palestine: Ruins of British empire on fire0
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- September 28, 2019
The people of Hong Kong, Kashmir and Palestine have long histories of resistance to oppression. by Hamid Dabashi 26 Sept 2019 more on Kashmir Kashmir under lockdown: All the latest updates today Imran Khan: What will Modi do when Kashmir curfew is lifted? today Kashmir lockdown limits people’s access to mental healthcare today Hong Kong,
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