Asia Pacific
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Myanmar’s multidimensional crises have ‘deepened and expanded dramatically’
The political crisis unleashed in Myanmar following the 1 February military coup last year, has “opened new frontlines that had…
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Afghanistan: World Bank provides $150 million lifeline to stem rural hunger
A critical $150 million dollar lifeline for rural families in Afghanistan was announced by the World Bank on Monday, part…
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UN human rights experts urge China to allow them ‘full access’
Dozens of independent UN human rights experts on Friday urged the Chinese Government to “cooperate fully” with the UN human…
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Myanmar: Death sentences ‘vile attempt at instilling fear’, rights experts charge
The international community must increase pressure on Myanmar ‘s military rulers in the wake of their decision to move ahead…
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Sri Lanka: UN appeals for $47 million for life-saving aid to 1.7 million people
Sri Lanka is experiencing a multidimensional economic crisis, which is compounded by food insecurity, rising protection concerns and shortages threatening…
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Ensuring safety and inclusive elections in Timor-Leste: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
As Timor-Leste prepares to choose a new president in March, Roy Trivedy, the senior UN official in the country, explains…
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The bittersweet taste of home: Former ISIL wife returns to Kazakhstan
More than 600 family members of ISIL fighters have been repatriated from Syria to Kazakhstan over the last three years,…
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Bangladesh: Rights experts decry ‘appalling’ culture of impunity around killing of journalists
Authorities in Bangladesh have yet to conduct an investigation into the murder of prominent journalists Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi…
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Number of internally displaced in Myanmar doubles, to 800,000
The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Myanmar has doubled since February of last year, now crossing the 800,000…
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Tonga volcano aftermath: UN aids islanders facing long-term challenges
The many families on the island nation of Tonga who rely solely on the ocean for their food and income,…
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