The military may also be hoping that it can use the disaster to rebuild its brand overseas. The surprise announcement of a ceasefire by the generals is part of that process.
The Indian embassy in Yangon has previously issued advisories on the subject in July 2022, October 2022, March 2023 & September 2023. Monday’s statement flagged a new dangerous area in Pha Lu.
'The Billion Dollar Death Trade' report released by UN Human Rights Office claims Russia, China & Singapore were major suppliers while India and Thailand contributed lesser amounts.
Decision to provide shelter to those arriving from war-torn Myanmar comes after reports of violence in neighbouring areas close to border, says Manipur minister Letpao Haokip.
The Arakan Army, sacrificed three decades ago to reward the Myanmar Junta’s cooperation against India’s Northeast insurgents, has staged a spectacular resurgence.
Quad foreign ministers met in Melbourne Friday and called for end to violence and return to democracy in Myanmar. It asserted maritime rules-based order in South & East China Seas.
Influx of refugees into Champhai district follow reports of “firing and bombing” across the border. It has put a severe strain on villagers, who have been sheltering them.
India has taken a ‘decisive step’ to officially engage with Myanmar’s junta, keeping in mind its close partnership with ASEAN and concerns over Beijing growing closer to the regime.
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.
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