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China using Myanmar conflict to destroy scam networks
Published on 21/12/2023
» A video began circulating on Myanmar social media circles last month. It depicted a man, who called himself Bi Huijun, issuing a stark warning to his family from what looked like a padded cell.
Myanmar junta accused of war crimes over response to rebel offensive
Reuters, Published on 21/12/2023
» YANGON - Myanmar's military has likely perpetrated indiscriminate attacks on civilians and used banned cluster munitions in its fight against ethnic minority insurgents, Amnesty International said on Thursday, calling for an investigation of suspected war crimes.
DR Congo enters second day of chaotic election
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» KINSHASA - Voters in DR Congo are due to go to the polls again on Thursday, in a general election marked by severe logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened.
Separatist Tuaregs announce blockade in northern Mali
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» BAMAKO - Separatist Tuareg forces on Wednesday announced they had set up a blockade on the major roads in northern Mali, where the army has made inroads in recent weeks.
DR Congo polls open amid conflict in east
AFP, Published on 20/12/2023
» KINSHASA - Polling stations opened on Wednesday in a high-stakes Democratic Republic of Congo general election pitting the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, while much of the east of the country is mired in conflict.
Tensions run high as DR Congo approaches election
AFP, Published on 17/12/2023
» KINSHASA - The Democratic Republic of Congo gears up for elections on Wednesday that could consolidate its democracy or unleash fresh violence as political tensions threaten to boil over.
111 Thais repatriated from Myanmar
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2023
» Another 111 Thai nationals, who had been stranded amid fighting in northern Shan State of Myanmar, returned to Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai on Friday with help from the Myanmar authorities.
Rebel fire and China's ire: Inside Myanmar's anti-junta offensive
Reuters, Published on 15/12/2023
» YANGON - Generals from Myanmar's junta held peace talks in June near the border with China with representatives of three powerful ethnic armies. They sat across a wide table covered with blue cloth and decorated with elaborate bouquets.
Ex-rebel leader faces extremism charges in Moscow
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» MOSCOW - A former top commander of Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine, Igor Girkin, went on trial in Moscow on Thursday on charges of extremism for criticising the Kremlin's military strategy towards Kyiv.
South Africa miners resurface after underground dispute
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» SPRINGS (SOUTH AFRICA) - More than 400 South African gold miners who remained underground for four days, amid tensions between unions and the mine owners, returned to the surface on Monday, some telling AFP that workers had collapsed due to lack of food.