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    Internally Displaced Persons

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    Nepal: Food Suspension at Holding Centres Sparks Outrage Over Displaced Families’ Plight

    This week’s events – the suspension of meals, its resumption under pressure, and parliamentary grilling – highlight the humanitarian stakes of urban development policies.
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    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan: Pakistan Airstrikes Spark Fear and Flight in Paktia as Taliban Pushes Unity

    Residents describe scenes of chaos and heartbreak. Homes reduced to rubble, families torn apart, and an overwhelming sense of vulnerability have gripped the community.
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    Accountability

    Decades After Displacement, Sri Lankan Tamils Escalate Protests for the Return of Military-Occupied Ancestral Lands

    As the civilian landowners of Thaiyiddy vow to continue their monthly protests in the shadow of the newly built vihara, their struggle illuminates the enduring resilience of the Sri Lankan Tamil community.
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    Afghanistan

    Afghan Women Returnees Face Severe Economic Hurdles Despite Skills, New Report Reveals

    Ultimately, supporting the economic participation of Afghan women returnees is not just about individual survival; it is essential for the broader recovery and stability of Afghanistan’s communities.
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    Forced disappearances

    The Siege of Arakan: Report Accuses Arakan Army of Genocide Tactics Against Rohingya Civilians

    As fighting continues in Rakhine State, the report serves as a stark reminder that Rohingya civilians remain trapped between warring factions, their safety and dignity under relentless assault.
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    Afghanistan

    2025 Named Among Deadliest Years on Record for Asia-Pacific Migrants, with Nearly 1,500 Afghan Lives Lost

    As governments and international agencies absorb the latest IOM findings, rights advocates are pressing for immediate action.
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    Civil society

    Manipur CM Meets with Kuki-Zo Council: Calls it a “Good Beginning”; Appeals for “Forgive and Forget”

    Chief Minister Singh made it clear that this was only the beginning. “The talk… for the first time in nearly three years is a really good thing,” he told reporters. “The talks will proceed.”
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    Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

    Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
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