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Neighborhood News Digest – 10 March 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan blast: Taliban governor killed in his office – BBC

The Taliban governor of Afghanistan's northern Balkh province has been killed in a suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. Mohammad Dawo....

March 10, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , India , Pakistan , Nepal , SCO , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , President , Constitution , Japan , ISIS , elections , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Women , Debt , Hydropower , US aid

Neighborhood News Digest – 01 March 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban kill top Islamic State commander in Afghanistan – The Hindu

Taliban forces killed a top Islamic State commander who allegedly planned attacks against diplomatic missions in Afghanistan’s capital, a governm....

March 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , South Korea , China , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Politics , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , investment , Taliban , Imran Khan , Neighbourhood First , IMF , Women , Pakistan Economy , Protest , Ali Sabry , Raisina Dialogue , Fishermen , UN-SJB , Aviation fuel , Maldives-Seychelles , Maldives-Sweden

Neighborhood News Digest – 10 January 2023

Afghanistan

Aid Chief Says NRC Cannot Work without Women: Tolo News

The Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugees Council, Jan Egeland, said on Monday that without female staff, they cannot work and will not work in Afghanistan.....

January 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Parliament , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tourism , COVID-19 , United Nations , Women , USDP , Rohingyas , India-Maldives , BNP , China-Myanmar , Elections2023 , Bangladesh-US , Chinese FM , Hydro Project , Electricity Grid

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 28, 2022

Afghanistan

UN Official Urges Islamic Emirate to Lift Ban on Female Staff at NGOs: Tolo News

The UN deputy humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan, Fran Equiza, in a meeting with Acting Minister of Public Health Qalandar Ibad ....

December 28, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Central Asia , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , Crisis , IMF , Women , India-Maldives , India-Myanmar , Nepal India , China-Myanmar , Bhutan India , Pakistan-Afghanistan , Metro rail , Goods from India , France-Bangladesh , LG Polls , Dual Citizenship , Power Transmission

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 26, 2022

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate’s Ban on Women’s Jobs Faces Widespread Reactions: Tolo News

The Ministry of Economy in a statement on Saturday ordered all national and international non-government organizations to suspend thei....

December 26, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , Imran Khan , Women , Political Crisis , TTP , India-Maldives , India-Myanmar , Nepal India , Bangladesh-China , China-Myanmar , AL , Bhutan India , Sheikh Hasina-Quader , Weather , Tamil Question , : UNSC , Yameen

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 23, 2022

Afghanistan

Reactions Continue to Closure of Universities for Women: Tolo News

The closure of universities for women has faced continuous reactions within and outside the country. On Thursday morning, dozens of female students....

December 23, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , USA , Bangladesh , Thailand , Women , Exports , Education , TTP

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 22, 2022

Afghanistan

Suspension of Women’s Higher Education Sparks Widespread Reactions: Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate’s decision to suspend higher education for women has sparked widespread reactions at national and international le....

December 22, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , UNSC , Nepal politics , Bhutan , Nepal China , IMF , GDP , Central Bank , Women , Floods , Education , TTP , ADB , NUG , BNP , India Afghanistan , Bhutan India , RSF , Keywords: Bangladesh-GDP , Football to Friendship , Green Sri Lanka

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 07, 2022

Afghanistan

Uzbekistan NSA: It is Important Afghanistan Not Be Isolated: Tolo News

Uzbekistan National Security Advisor Victor Mohammadov said that it is “important” to not allow Afghanistan to be Isolated or to leave it ....

December 07, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Uzbekistan , Nepal elections , Tourism , IMF , Women , Emergency , Bilateral discussions , Environment , ADB , Military Coup , NUG , Nepal Economy , India-Myanmar , Bhutan Economy , Nepal India , Sri Lanka-Maldives , Delhi-Dhaka , AL and BNP , WB , Russia-Myanmar , Pakistan-Myanmar , Bhutan trade , Bhutan border , Nepal bangladesh , PTM

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 28, 2022

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Discussed by Tajik President Rahman, France's Macron: Tolo News

The Presidents of Tajikistan and France in a phone conversation discussed the political, social and economic situation in Afghanistan, the....

November 28, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , ASEAN , Nepal elections , Indian Ocean , EU , Women , Nepal Economy , India-Bhutan , Nepal polls , No Alliance with BNP , Ties between Bangladesh and Myanmar , SAARC may seem dead , Free oil from China , Neutrality over world power , Bhutan Economy , Bhutan Japan

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 01, 2022

Afghanistan

Women Hold Protest for Right to Learn and Work: Tolo News

Following calls to reopen girls' schools above sixth grade and employment for women, a group of women staged a protest in Kabul to express their concerns a....

November 02, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Climate Change , elections , CPEC , Inflation , Women , Political Crisis , media freedom , tourists