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OIC to pressurise Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation

OIC to pressurise Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation

Dhaka, Jan 3 (UNI) The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday decided to mount pressure on the Myanmar government to take back the Rohingyas, who took shelter in Bangladesh.
The organisation is also concerned about the rights of citizenship of this neglected population, representative of the OIC Human Rights Organisation (IPHRC) Dr Rashid al-Balusi told reporters here, following a meeting with State Minister Md Shahriar Alam.
A 12-member IPHRC delegation team came to Bangladesh on Wednesday morning to inspect the humanitarian crisis of Rohingya refugees in the camps.

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China renews yellow alert for severe convection weather

China renews yellow alert for severe convection weather

16 Apr 2024 | 10:10 AM

Beijing, Apr 16 (UNI) China's meteorological authority on Tuesday renewed a yellow alert for severe convection weather, forecasting thunderstorms, gales and hail as well as heavy rain in some parts of the country.

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UN officials call for end to Sudan violence, particularly harm to women, girls

UN officials call for end to Sudan violence, particularly harm to women, girls

16 Apr 2024 | 10:03 AM

United Nations, Apr 16 (UNI) One year of fighting in Sudan prompted cries at the UN headquarters on Monday for an end to violence, which has a devastating impact on civilians, particularly women and girls.

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5 9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan: USGS

5 9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan: USGS

16 Apr 2024 | 9:18 AM

New, York, Apr 16 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan, at 22:38:57 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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Israel wants temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza: Hamas official

Israel wants temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza: Hamas official

16 Apr 2024 | 9:11 AM

Gaza, Apr 16 (UNI) Israel is seeking a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to secure the release of its hostages before resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip, Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas' political bureau, said on Monday.

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2 Palestinians killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank: Palestinian health ministry

2 Palestinians killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank: Palestinian health ministry

16 Apr 2024 | 9:00 AM

Ramallah, Apr 16 (UNI) At least two Palestinian men were killed by Israeli settlers' gunfire south of Nablus city in the West Bank, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said Monday.

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