Rights group says Myanmar military to execute activists - VOA
A prominent Southeast Asian rights group said Friday that Myanmar's ruling State Administration Council reportedly intends to execute five democracy activists Tuesday following their...
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American Peace Institute Assessment: The international community has failed to develop a clear strategy against the Taliban. - Radio Free Europe
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has said that the international community has failed to develop a clear strategy for dealing with the Taliban.
‘Pig-Butchering’ Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On. - Wall Street Journal
In 2022, an unusual case came across the desk of Erin West, a California prosecutor who specializes in cybercrime.
USIP Announces 2024-2025 Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellows
The U.S. Institute of Peace is pleased to announce the 2024-25 cohort of Peace Scholar Fellows. This year, 145 applicants from U.S. universities applied for this prestigious award. The 19 award recipients demonstrated the greatest potential to advance the peacebuilding field and the strongest likelihood to inform policy and practice.
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President Biden will talk with the British Prime Minister about allowing Ukraine to launch Western weapons into Russia.
Analysts say Vietnam official's US trip could set path to C-130 deal - VOA
Analysts say this week’s visit to Washington by Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang shows advances in cooperation between the two countries, despite rising Vietnamese...
Threats of mass violence against one of the world’s most persecuted minorities are growing - NBC News
Ibrahim is a member of Iraq’s Yazidi religious community, one of the most persecuted and vulnerable minorities in the world.
CORN seeks national peace policy to curb conflict, insecurity
A research organisation, Conflict Research Network West Africa (CORN) in the bid to find a lasting solution to the myriad security challenges and festering conflict ravaging Nigeria...
Myanmar's largest rebel group quietly gains strength amid civil war - VOA
In the shadow of Myanmar's brutal and bloody civil war, a rebel army with close ties to China and the illicit drug trade is spreading out and bulking up without a fight.
Bangladesh: Is the interim government delaying elections? - Deutsche-Welle
After Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled the country on August 5 following massive nationwide protests, an interim government was established...