Category: Politics

Tigray forces begin handover of heavy weaponry to Ethiopian national army

Tigray forces, who fought a two-year war against Ethiopia’s federal government, began handing over heavy weaponry to the national army as part of an African Union-led peace process on Tuesday. The demobilisation of Tigray forces is seen as central to the November 2 ceasefire agreement, alongside the restoration of services, resumption of humanitarian aid and… Read More Tigray forces begin handover of heavy weaponry to Ethiopian national army

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Iran jails daughter of former president for five years

The activist daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has been sentenced to five years in prison, her lawyer said on Tuesday. The lawyer did not give detail of the charges against Faezeh Hashemi. But Tehran’s public prosecutor indicted Hashemi last year on charges of “propaganda against the system”, according to the semi-official ISNA… Read More Iran jails daughter of former president for five years

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China and Philippines agree to boost economic cooperation, settle disputes peacefully

China and the Philippines have agreed to set up a direct communications channel between their foreign ministries on the South China Sea to handle disputes peacefully, they said on Thursday. Their agreement, which contained 14 elements aimed at cooling security tensions and boosting economic cooperation, comes as they strive to mend a relationship hurt after… Read More China and Philippines agree to boost economic cooperation, settle disputes peacefully

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Myanmar junta to release over 7000 prisoners under amnesty programme

Myanmar’s military government will release 7,012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the country’s independence day, state broadcaster MRTV reported on Wednesday, as the junta chief praised some countries for maintaining support for his nation. The Southeast Asian country has faced international isolation and Western-led sanctions since the military seized power from a democratically elected… Read More Myanmar junta to release over 7000 prisoners under amnesty programme

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China to open border with Hong Kong for first time in three years on January 8

China will reopen the border with its special administrative region of Hong Kong on Sunday for the first time in three years, as it accelerates the unwinding of stringent COVID rules that have battered its economic growth. The opening will bring the resumption of quarantine-free travel between the financial hub and the mainland, although it… Read More China to open border with Hong Kong for first time in three years on January 8

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Venezuela opposition removes interim President Juan Guaido

Venezuela’s opposition national assembly voted on Friday to remove interim President Juan Guaido, dissolve his government and appoint a commission to govern the country’s foreign assets, as lawmakers seek a united front ahead of elections slated for 2024. Guaido has been the public face of Venezuela’s fractious opposition since 2019, when he invoked the constitution… Read More Venezuela opposition removes interim President Juan Guaido

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