The International Crisis Group (ICG) has identified Pakistan as the country worst affected by the Taliban’s 2021 takeover of Afghanistan, warning that Islamabad may launch further strikes if cross-border militant attacks continue. The Brussels-based think tank noted that, while a ceasefire holds for now, tensions remain high due to the Taliban’s refusal to act against […]
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Myanmar violence escalates with rise of ‘self-defence’ groups: report
Violence in post-coup Myanmar has escalated as anti-junta “self-defence” forces step up to take on the military, a report said Monday, warning of an “enormous” human cost if the regime uses its full power in subsequent crackdowns. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the February coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s government, with more […]