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Neighborhood News Digest – 29 March 2023

Afghanistan

The Taliban posted photos of hundreds of US military vehicles it said were abandoned in the chaotic pullout of Afghanistan and now form part of its army – Business Insider

The Taliban claims to have repaired and put....

March 29, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , SCO , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Doklam , elections , election , Bangladesh , Political parties , Taliban , Imran Khan , energy , World Bank , Air Pollution , Republicans , Education , Gwadar port , NLD , ADB , Drugs , Judiciary , BNP , Democracy summit , Oil Pipeline , Green Economy , Nepal cabinet

Neighborhood News Digest – 20 March 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: OIC to send Islamic scholars to Kabul, will discuss women’s rights with Taliban – Firstpost

With women’s rights in Afghanistan suffering a major setback under the Taliban, the Organization of Islami....

March 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , foreign policy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , ISIS , Saudi Arabia , election , CPEC , defence cooperation , Taliban , Unemployment , Tourism , refugees , IMF , UN , Diplomacy , women rights , Vice President , Submarine , India-Bangladesh , Drought , Rohingyas , Drugs , Pak Army , BNP , Electricity , Friendship Pipeline , Khaleda , Teesta , (In)Security , Confidence vote , Local Election

Neighborhood News Digest – 16 March 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Situation Discussed in Doha at Global Security Forum – Tolo News

Afghanistan was discussed on the last day of the Global Security Forum in Doha, where the participants included activists and ex-officials....

March 16, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , democracy , SCO , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Terrorism , Bhutan , Pakistan politics , Imran Khan , Doha , Tourism , IMF , UN , Exports , Vice President , Arunachal Pradesh , Prachanda , India-Bangladesh , Drugs , China-Sri Lanka , Hambantota , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , RMG , Failed State , Sri Lanka Freedom , Marble , Asia Pacific Group

Neighborhood News Digest – 13 March 2023

Afghanistan

Doval, SCO NSAs to discuss rise in Afghanistan drug trade, terrorism - Tribune India

The exponential rise in terrorism and drug production in Afghanistan will be the focus of discussion when National Security Adviser....

March 13, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Terrorism , elections , Drugs , India-Srilanka Fishermen Issue , Pakistan Economic Crisis , India-Pakistan Infiltration , Myanmar HRW , Bhutan LDC , Inflations , Plastic Waste

Neighborhood News Digest – 15 February 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban Divided: Interior Min says Afghanistan in “intolerable” state, spokesperson rebuts – Firstpost

Haqqani’s comments came amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeo....

February 15, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Pakistan politics , Daesh , elections , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Taliban , Turkey , Imran Khan , neighbours , IMF , Pakistan Economy , NUG , Drugs , Monarchy , BNP , Bhutan Economy , AL , UNICEF , Tamils , Arms Sales , Rampal plant , Jute

Neighborhood News Digest – 23 January 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Top UN delegation tells Taliban to end confinement, deprivation, abuse of women’s rights – UN News

Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, the Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, and the Ass....

January 23, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , India , Pakistan , US , Russia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Presidential election , Indo Pak , IMF , Rohingya , UN , Pakistan Economy , Drugs , India-Maldives , Bhutan Economy , Bhutan India , Elections 2023 , Plane crash , Afghanistan China , RAB , China-Nepal , Myanmar Military airstrikes , Pakistan Russia

Myanmar Round Up- December 2022

As the country proceeds with the election year 2023, the military and its part Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) are gearing up for elections in 2023, while the National Unity Government is refusing to recognise the elections. The conflict co....

January 09, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , Canada , India in Myanmar , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , Drugs , WhatshappeninginMyanmar , PDFs , IFC , Elections2023 , US BURMA Act , Death Penalty

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 27, 2022

Afghanistan

Deputy Minister Reiterates Commitment to Fight Drugs: Tolo News

The deputy minister of counter-narcotics, Abdulhaq Akundzada, said the commitment to fight drugs and said alcoholic beverages, as well as a number of ....

December 27, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Terrorism , Economic diplomacy , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Human Rights , Suu Kyi , ADB , junta , Drugs , India-Myanmar , Nepal India , Bhutan India , Foreign Interference , Mongla Port , Abhayagiriya , Border Security , Atrocities , Rice Exports , Maldives-Cambodia

Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Myanmar: Border Security Gets Foremost Priority

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

The latest visit by the Indian Foreign Secretary, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, to Myanmar on 20-21 November 2022^[1] brings back attention to India’s foremost priority, which is border m....

December 09, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Commentary , Borders , Drugs , bilateral Relations , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , military coup Whats happening in Myanmar , Insurgency in NE , Myanmar-Pakistan

Rohingya Crises Enter Fifth Year

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

On 25 August 2017, Myanmar military led a crackdown against Rohingya in northern Rakhine State. The decades of minority suppression, economically, politically and socially culminated with military attacks on the Rohingya community. The attacks follow....

August 27, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , Bangladesh , refugees , UN , Humanitarian Crisis , Extremism , Rohingyas , Myanmar military , UNHCR , Regionalism , Ethnic Cleansing , Drugs