Asia Pacific
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Myanmar: Rohingyas in firing line as Rakhine conflict intensifies
The UN’s top human rights official on Friday raised alarm over the escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state between junta…
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Women in Afghanistan: The future ‘depends on them’
Despite facing formidable challenges, women-owned and run businesses in Afghanistan continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, serving as vital pillars of…
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UN underscores commitment to stay and deliver in Myanmar
The ongoing escalation of the conflict in Myanmar, more than three years after the military takeover, is severely affecting people…
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Japanese town leads the way to a low waste society
When the landfill in Osaki, in the southwest of Japan, reached capacity, an incinerator was the logical next step. Instead,…
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First Person: ‘Courageous’ 12-year-old reports relative after being raped in Madagascar
A 12-year-girl who was allegedly raped repeatedly by her stepfather has been described by Madagascar’s Chief Inspector of Police as…
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UN rights expert urges global action to halt Myanmar junta atrocities
The UN independent human rights expert on Myanmar called on the international community on Tuesday to take strong, coordinated action…
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Iran: Repression continues two years after nationwide protests
Iranian security forces shot hundreds of people who took part in widespread protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa…
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Afghanistan’s economy has ‘basically collapsed’: UNDP
The Afghan economy and especially regions affected by the devastating earthquakes in October last year, “are still hurting”, the UN…
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Path to low-carbon construction is clear as mud
The use of building materials such as cement and steel create a massive carbon footprint, and the industry overall is…
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Myanmar: Unbearable levels of suffering and cruelty
The crisis in Myanmar is a “never-ending nightmare” for the country’s people happening far away from the international spotlight, UN…
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