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Eritrea Marks 34 Years of Independence with Calls for Unity

Eritrea's 34th Independence Day on 24th May 2025 was commemorated with the theme "Our Cohesion: Our Armour" as an affirmation of the country's cohesion and strength. The celebrations lasted for a week, which included colorful parades, concerts, art shows, and cultural performances across the country. In the capital city of Asmara, roads were decorated with [...]

Afghan Returnees Face Growing Crisis Amid Mass Deportations

A deepening humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan as neighboring countries, particularly Pakistan and Iran, deport or pressure tens of thousands of Afghans to return. In April alone, over 280,000 Afghans were forced out, many arriving in Afghanistan with nothing. Afghan people who are born and raised in neighboring countries now face an uncertain future [...]

Jordan’s Public Debt Rises to JD44.8 Billion

Jordan’s total public debt reached JD44.804 billion by the end of February 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance. This includes JD10.219 billion owed to the Social Security Investment Fund, which increased slightly from January. Overall, public debt now equals 117.4% of the country’s GDP. In January alone, debt rose by 0.8%, and the debt-to-GDP [...]

Government Proposes Bill to Ban Smoking for Those Born After 2007

Maldives: On April 13, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration announced a decision to implement a smoking ban for future generations starting in 2007. The necessary legislative changes to enforce this ban, proposed by PNC parliamentarian Ali Ashraq from Kinbidhoo, were introduced in Parliament on Tuesday morning. The bill aims to prohibit the consumption and sale of [...]

Kuwait Thwarts Surveillance Camera Hacking Attempts, Issues Cybercrime Warning to Public

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has announced that it has detected and successfully thwarted multiple attempts to hack into surveillance camera systems nationwide as part of increased efforts to protect national security and individual privacy. In a joint statement from the General Department of Security Media and the Cybercrime Combating Department, officials noted a significant rise in [...]

Myanmar Junta Mandates Exam Retakes for Students Affected by Earthquake

Myanmar: Students at Mandalay University whose answers from the university entrance exam were destroyed in last month's earthquake will be required to retake the test in June, according to a decision made by the military regime. The 2024-25 matriculation exams took place from March 17 to 22, with 220,843 students registering and over 200,000 actually [...]

Hidden Water Crisis: Women in Bangladesh’s Hills Struggle Daily

In Bangladesh’s coastal areas, millions lack safe drinking water because of saltwater contamination. Women must walk long distances daily to find water. The Chittagong Hill Tracts also face serious water shortages. Deforestation, poor farming practices, and climate change worsen the crisis. Hilly areas lack basic water infrastructure like tube wells and rainwater collection. Transporting water [...]

Public Executions In Afghanistan Spark Global Outcry

Earlier this month, four men were publicly executed in Afghanistan by order of the Taliban-run Supreme Court, accused of murder and robbery. Officials claimed the executions upheld Islamic justice, but human rights groups strongly condemned them, citing unclear trials and fear-driven governance. Public executions, nearly absent under the previous government, are making a troubling comeback [...]

Human Rights Abuses In Eritrea

Eritrea has long been criticized for systematic human rights abuses. Citizens live under the constant threat of arbitrary detention, torture, and forced labor. Political opponents, journalists, and those accused of dissent often disappear without trial. The legal system is largely nonfunctional, and many are held in isolated, harsh prison conditions. Recruits in national service report [...]

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