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The Myanmar military says it and ethnic guerrilla groups have agreed to an immediate cease-fire

Myanmar’s military said it has reached a cease-fire agreement with an alliance of three ethnic minority guerrilla groups that it has been battling in the north

The Independent UK

Canada is being hypocritical by failing to support South Africa's genocide case against Israel

South Africa has made submissions at the International Court of Justice in its genocide case against Israel. It’s requesting the court order provisional measures to safeguard the rights of Palestinians in Gaza that would protect them from genocide until the case is heard.

The Conversation

A veteran diplomat from Laos, the new ASEAN special envoy for Myanmar, embarks on inaugural mission

A veteran Laotian diplomat recently appointed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ special envoy to Myanmar, has arrived on his first mission to the strife-torn nation

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Stay away from militants’ recruitment drives: Assam DGP to youth

Assam’s Director General of Police, Gyanendra Pratap Singh has advised the youth of the State to stay away from unsafe conflict zones by not falling prey to the recruitment campaigns of extremist groups. His appeal through conventional and social media platforms followed a drone strike on a mobile unit of…

The Hindu

‘Still waiting’: Myanmar’s Kayah looks for justice over military killings

The vehicles in which 33 people were killed and set alight in December 2021 lie rusting on the roadside.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: expert sets out what to expect from the International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be holding public hearings on 11-12 January at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the court, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military bombardment…

The Conversation

UK Under Pressure To Call Out Israel's War on Hamas As Genocide After Myanmar Action

Five Western countries including the UK have legally supported claims of genocide against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice but refuses to call out Israel's war on Hamas.

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Tragic Fire Displaces Thousands in Rohingya Refugee Camp Blaze

Tragedy strikes again as a fire ravages a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, leaving thousands homeless. Arson suspected as cause. Heartbreaking reality ...

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Air attack in northwestern Myanmar kills 17, including children, but military denies responsibility

Airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on a village under the control of the pro-democracy resistance in the country’s northwest are reported to have killed at least 17 civilians, including nine children

The Independent UK

UK accused of hypocrisy in not backing claim of genocide in Gaza before ICJ

Experts say submission to international court of justice on Myanmar six weeks ago makes stance ‘wholly disingenuous’

The Guardian - UK

A fire in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh guts more than 1,000 shelters

A devastating fire has raced through a crammed refugee camp in Bangladesh’s southern coastal district of Cox’s Bazar

The Independent UK

Mizoram to continue helping displaced Chins from Myanmar, Kukis from Manipur

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma has announced that the Centre will help the State support refugees from Myanmar and internally displaced people from Manipur.

The Hindu

Myanmar says an ethnic alliance has seized a key city bordering China

The military government acknowledged it withdrew forces from a city on the northeastern border with China after it was taken over by an alliance of ethnic armed groups it has been battling for months.

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Myanmar confirms that a key northeastern city near China has been seized by an armed ethnic alliance

Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged that it withdrew its forces from a key city on the northeastern border with China after it was taken over by an alliance of ethnic armed groups it has been battling for months

The Independent UK

Armed ethnic alliance in northern Myanmar is said to have seized a city that was a key goal

An alliance of ethnic armed groups in northeastern Myanmar has reportedly achieved one of the main goals it set when it launched an offensive last October by taking control of Laukkaing, a key city on the border with China

Al Jazeera

India’s stateless babies: How lawless asylum rules leave refugees in limbo

Without a refugee law, India is an uncertain home for new waves of asylum seekers. Will the 2024 election change that?

The Hindu

West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad | Data

West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad. Nearly 9,500 Indians are currently lodged in prison across 89 nations.

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Myanmar generals pardon more than 9,000 prisoners

Annual amnesty marking Independence Day takes place as anti-coup forces mount major challenge to military power.

The Independent UK

Myanmar's military government pardons 10,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government has pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the 76th anniversary of gaining independence from Britain, but it wasn’t immediately clear if any of those released included the thousands of political detainees jailed for opposing army rule

The Hindu

China, pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar are epicentre of cybercrime: I4C chief

People affected by financial frauds and other online crimes can register complaints on cybercrime.gov.in or the 1930 helpline number.

The Hindu

7 security personnel injured in Manipur gunfight

7 security personnel injured in gunfight with armed group near India-Myanmar border in Manipur; Chief Minister suspects Myanmar-based "mercenaries".

The Hindu

Narcotics Control Bureau busts international drug syndicate, seizes 15.8 kg of methamphetamine, and arrests 8 persons

NCB busts international drug syndicate trafficking methamphetamine from Myanmar to Sri Lanka, arresting 8 & seizing 15.8 kg of drug.

The Hindu

Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border

Union government to scrap Free Movement Regime (FMR) along India-Myanmar border; visas to be required for border crossing. Fencing of 300 km border underway.

Al Jazeera

Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific

From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US’s expanding military ties, these are Al Jazeera’s highlights.

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