Inclusion

The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the UN Human Rights Office documented 336 cases of human rights violations against media professionals between August 2021 and September 2024.

The US delegation praised the Interim Government's initiatives, including an 18-point agreement with local unions, which they described as a significant step towards progress.

Around one in three women still experience physical or sexual violence. Almost 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action promised to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls — it’s beyond time to deliver”.

Yunus acknowledged isolated incidents of violence against minorities but stated they were “completely exaggerated” and rooted in political conflicts rather than religious tensions.

The NPP painted the island winning across ethnicities and religious groups and made history wining the Northern Jaffna district. NPP has pledged to wield its newly acquired two-thirds parliamentary majority responsibly, ensuring it is used to rebuild the country rather than entrench power.

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.

The President revealed that the government had successfully recouped MVR 3.1 billion from various parties, contributing to a reduction in the overall national debt.

The loan is also strategically important as Bangladesh seeks to attract more foreign investment and strengthen its global economic standing. By addressing key challenges...