Tag: Violence

Myanmar must end violence, HR abuses: 22 FMs say in a joint statement

- Times Report -

The military regime in Myanmar must end violence and create space for meaningful and inclusive dialogue to allow for any democratic process to resume, according to a joint statement.The joint statement from 22 Foreign Ministers and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs was issued on the second anniversary of

Why Israel, Palestinians violence may enter a devastating new phase

- Times Report -

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken rushed to the Middle East this week to make yet another push for a negotiated settlement between Israel and the Palestinians following yet another dramatic escalation in violence between the two sides. Blinken urged peace in his meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and

Opium cultivation surged 33pc amid violence in Myanmar

- Associated Press -

The production of opium in Myanmar has flourished since the military's seizure of power, with the cultivation of poppies up by a third in the past year as eradication efforts have dropped off and the faltering economy has led more people toward the drug trade, according to a United Nations

Blinken headed to Mideast as US alarm over violence grows

- Associated Press -

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank this weekend, the State Department announced Thursday, as the U.S. expressed alarm about escalating violence after Israel's single deadliest operation in the West Bank in two decades. Blinken's visit to Israel has been planned for weeks, but

63.51pc women face online abuse in Bangladesh: Study

- Times Report -

Around 63.51% of women respondents reported facing online violence, which was 50.19% last year, according to a study commissioned by ActionAid Bangladesh in 2022. This means around 64 out of 100 women have to face online harassment and violence in the country. The findings of the study were revealed in

ASEAN voices concern over rising Myanmar violence

- Associated Press -

This screen grab shows the concert area following an airstrike targeting a Kachin gathering by the Myanmar junta in Hpakant township, northern Kachin state, Myanmar, Oct. 24, 2022, resulting in the death of a large number of civilians. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is gravely concerned about escalating violence

BNP again trying to create violence on streets: Quader

- Times Report -

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader Wednesday said BNP is again trying to create violence and terrorist acts on streets in the name of movement. "These days, along with bamboo sticks, the national flag is being seen in the hands of BNP leaders and workers. What is the sign of this?

EU concerned by protest-related violence in Bangladesh

- Times Report -

The European Union (EU) has raised concerns about escalating protest-related violence in Bangladesh. "The European Union (EU) and Member States engage with political parties in Bangladesh in line with diplomatic practice. The EU has raised concerns about escalating protest-related violence and the need to ensure participatory and peaceful conditions as the

Cease-fire between Palestinians, Israel takes effect in Gaza

- Associated Press -

 A cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect late Sunday in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis. The flare-up was the worst fighting between Israel and Gaza militant groups since Israel and