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    Disaster Management

    Most Internally Displaced People Prefer to Stay Rather Than Return: IOM Report

    With over 58.5 million people currently displaced within their own countries, this data provides crucial guidance on how to create and support lasting solutions for millions in crisis.
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    Human rights

    Sri Lanka Must Build Unity Between North and South, Says President Dissanayake

    President Dissanayake acknowledged the scars left by the decades-long civil conflict between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil separatist groups, which ended in 2009 after more than 30 years of violence.
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    Asia Pacific

    Disasters Trigger More Displacements than Conflicts, Says New ADB-IDMC Report

    The report outlines several ways development finance can be used to prevent and respond to displacement. Multilateral development banks can support and encourage displacement-inclusive...
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    Accountability

    Afghanistan: Policewomen Report Past Abuse, Taliban Threats

    Afghan policewomen have been doubly betrayed, first by the former government, whose officials were responsible for widespread sexual abuse, and then by countries that...
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    Afghanistan

    Afghan Delegation Heads to Iran to Address Migrant Issues Amid Rising Tensions

    In August, a video surfaced showing an Afghan teenager being violently restrained by Iranian police, which ignited widespread outrage. Discrimination and harassment have long...
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    Democracy

    Myanmar: Over 5,000 Killed Since Military Coup, Says UN Report

    Animals such as snakes or insects or other wild animals have been introduced in order to provoke fear and terror in individuals, James Rodehaver,...
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    Bangladesh

    Myanmar: UN Secretary-General Urges Immediate End to Violence

    Guterres emphasized the urgent need for all parties involved in the conflict – between the military junta and various armed groups seeking autonomy or...
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    Accreditation

    UN Completes Investigation on UNRWA Staff; Sacks Nine

    The United Nations said on Monday that nine staff working for its Palestine refugee agency UNRWA will be sacked because they may have been...
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    Agri-business

    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.
    Afghanistan

    IFRC Calls for Increased International Support as Afghans Move from Iran

    At the border, families endure sweltering temperatures often topping 40°C, armed with the few belongings they could manage to pack. They find shade under blankets, while signs of malnutrition are evident in children, and many mothers appear worn down and anxious.
    Asia Pacific

    Lawmakers in Maldives Pledge to Support Women Leaders

    Participants at the meeting recommitted themselves to working with all stakeholders to advance the ICPD PoA and achieve the 2030 Agenda and reaffirmed the 2024 Oslo Statement of Commitment.

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    Agri-business

    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.
    Afghanistan

    IFRC Calls for Increased International Support as Afghans Move from Iran

    At the border, families endure sweltering temperatures often topping 40°C, armed with the few belongings they could manage to pack. They find shade under blankets, while signs of malnutrition are evident in children, and many mothers appear worn down and anxious.
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