On August 8, 2022, four soldiers were killed in a suicide blast targeting a military convoy in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Two days later, on August 10, Ittehad Musallah Islami Mujahideen (IMAM)’s spokesperson Abu Basheer Waziristani claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pakistan: Protests by families of disappeared met with intimidation, harassment and violence
Pakistani authorities must end their outrageous crackdown on peaceful protests by families seeking justice for the enforced disappearance of their loved ones, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing detailing the state’s violation of the right to peaceful protest.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a United States (US) drone strike in Kabul on 31 July, and his killing marks the biggest blow to the terrorist group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a United States (US) drone strike in Kabul on 31 July, and his killing marks the biggest blow to the terrorist group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
Balochistan: 'Death Squads' under Attack
Research Associate, Institute for Conflict Management
Will China ever ask Myanmar to stop repressive campaigns against its own people?
On July 25, Myanmar’s ruling military announced executing four democracy activists for their involvement in helping a civilian resistance movement that has been unsparing in its fight against the military since it removed a democratically elected government in a coup last year.
The targeted killing of Ripudaman Singh Malik once again exposes the ugly underbelly of Canada’s networks of crime and Khalistani terrorism, which have flourished under the benign neglect – indeed, the apparent complicity – of the country’s political leadership.
Understanding Taiwan under the shadow of Chinese aggression
The world is dealing with the side-effects of an on-going war in Ukraine. In a situation like this-it's crucial to keep an eye on yet another conflict that could erupt anytime, China’s intent on Taiwan and the US’ stake in it.
How China's one child policy has led to plunge in birth rate
For years, experts have been writing about — and warning about — China's one-child policy and its terrible long-term implications on the country's population and society.
The desolation of Sikh populace in Afghanistan
On June 18, 2022, Islamic State (IS) militants opened fire outside the fortified doors leading to the compound housing in a Sikh gurdwara in Kabul, as well as in the homes of members of the community.
WHA : Taiwan matters for health of the world
Once again Taiwan expressed regret, disappointment and dissatisfaction at not being invited to the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, despite widespread international support to invite the democratic Taiwan.
Chhattisgarh: Bijapur: Violent Upsurge
On May 4, 2022, the dead body of one person was recovered from the Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District. In the evening of May 3, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted two persons – Satyam Pulse and Bhima – from Guddipal village under the Usoor Block (administrative division) and later, after holding a 'Jan Adalat' (People's/Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists), stabbed Satyam Pulse to death. Bhima, however, was released.
Jammu and Kashmir: Bigotry and Terror
On June 4, 2022, two non-local labourers were injured when militants lobbed a grenade at Aglar Zainapora in Shopian District. The religious identities of the injured are not available.
On May 13, 2022, at least two persons were killed and 24 were injured in four poll-related incidents of violence in different parts of the country. Some of the prominent incidents of the day included
The political crisis started in the Island nation on October 26, 2018, by President Sirisena abruptly ousting Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and replacing him with Rajapaksa, is expected to continue for quite some time… Sri Lanka: Fueling Uncertainty, November 12, 2018.