Mar 23, 2017, at 02:22 pm
New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News): Presenting an oral update on the rights situation in Sri Lanka, the top United Nations human rights official said that a general lack of trust in the impartiality of the justice system in the country regarding past violations and continuing “unwillingness or inability†to address impunity reinforces the need for international participation in a judicial mechanism.cNew York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News): Presenting an oral update on the rights situation in Sri Lanka, the top United Nations human rights official said that a general lack of trust in the impartiality of the justice system in the country regarding past violations and continuing “unwillingness or inability†to address impunity reinforces the need for international participation in a judicial mechanism.
5 militants killed in Pakistan
Mar 22, 2017, at 10:16 pm
Islamabad, Mar 22 (IBNS): Five militants have been killed in Mirak, Kalaya, Orakzai Agency of Pakistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Bimstec security chiefs meet to discuss security threats
Mar 21, 2017, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) : The national security chiefs of the Bimstec countries held their first meeting in the national capital on Tuesday with the objective of strengthening cooperation and tackling security challenges.
Afghanistan bolsters defence, adds four-new light attack aircraft
Mar 21, 2017, at 06:39 pm
Kabul, Mar 21 (IBNS): Bolstering its defence, the Afghan Air Force has added four new light-attack aircraft in its armour, local Khaama Press reported.
South Korea: Former President might face corruption charges
Mar 21, 2017, at 03:57 pm
Seoul, Mar 21 (IBNS): Impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye might face corruption charges, media reports said.
Tehmina Janjua assumes charge as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan
Mar 21, 2017, at 01:57 am
Islamabad, Mar 20 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday announced that Tehmina Janjua has assumed charge as the Foreign Secretary of the nation.
Afghanistan: US airstrikes kill 13 ISIS militants
Mar 20, 2017, at 05:22 pm
Kabul, Mar 20 (IBNS): At least 13 ISIS militants were killed in separate airstrikes conducted by the US in Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: At least 63 militants killed in past week, says Gen. Rahimi
Mar 18, 2017, at 09:35 pm
Kabul, Mar 18 (IBNS): At least 63 militants were killed in the past seven days in several counter terrorism operations in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, provincial police chief General Abdul Rahman Rahimi said.
Afghanistan: Airstrike kills at least 19 militants
Mar 18, 2017, at 09:34 pm
Kabul, Mar 18 (IBNS): At least 19 militants were killed in an airstrike carried out by the Afghan army in the country's Baghlan province, local Khaama Press reported.
Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan for one year
Mar 18, 2017, at 02:03 pm
New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News): The Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of United Nations assistance operation in Afghanistan until 17 March 2018, stressing the political mission’s role in supporting an inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.
Bangladesh Police storm terrorist hideout; four suspected terrorists dead
Mar 16, 2017, at 07:47 pm
Dhaka, Mar 16 (IBNS): Four suspected terrorists died in Bangladesh after police raided their hideout in the port city of Chittagong, according to media reports.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion kills one, injures nine
Mar 14, 2017, at 04:41 pm
Kabul, Mar 14 (IBNS): An explosion in Kabul on Monday evening accounted for a life while injuring nine others, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: At least 70 Taliban insurgents killed in Laghman
Mar 13, 2017, at 10:43 pm
Kabul, Mar 13 (IBNS): The Taliban's attempt to capture Laghman province in Afghanistan turned out to be fatal as 70 insurgents were gunned down by forces, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: At least 32 ALP personnel rescued from Taliban jail
Mar 13, 2017, at 10:40 pm
Kabul, Mar 13 (IBNS): At least 32 Afghan Local Police (ALP) personnel have been rescued from Taliban prison by the Afghan Special Forces, local Khaama Press reported.
Nation-building amid insurgency ‘an uphill struggle’ for Afghanistan – UN envoy
Mar 11, 2017, at 01:51 pm
New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Friday highlighted both the visible progress the conflict-torn country has made and the challenges lie ahead, urging the Government to redouble efforts while calling for continued international political and financial support.
Kabul attack: ISIS releases pictures of attackers
Mar 09, 2017, at 08:38 pm
Kabul, Mar 9 (IBNS): ISIS has released picture of militants who were involved in the attack at a hospital in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Wednesday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Hindu woman axed to death
Mar 09, 2017, at 05:59 pm
Nasirabad, Mar 9 (IBNS): A Hindu woman has been axed to death in Pakistan's Baba Kot area of Nasirabad district, media reports said on Thursday.
Pakistan condemns Kabul attack
Mar 09, 2017, at 03:21 pm
Kabul, Mar 9 (IBNS): Pakistan has condemned the terrorist attack on a hospital in Kabul city of Afghanistan on Wednesday which left at least 30 people killed.
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns terrorist attack on Kabul military hospital
Mar 09, 2017, at 08:02 am
New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned on Wednesday's terrorist attack on a military hospital in Kabul for which the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) claimed responsibility.
Mar 09, 2017, at 02:11 am
Kabul, Mar 8 (IBNS): At least 30 people were killed as terrorists attacked Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan Military Hospital in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday, media reports said.
Kabul hospital attack: 4 killed, ISIS claims responsibility
Mar 08, 2017, at 10:44 pm
Kabul, Mar 8 (IBNS): At least four people were killed as militants attacked Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan Military Hospital in capital Kabul city of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
At least two killed as military hospital comes under attack in Kabul
Mar 08, 2017, at 07:58 pm
Kabul, Mar 8 (IBNS) : At least two persons were killed and seven injured as a military hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul came under attack on on Wednesday, CNN reported.
People’s Tribunal on Myanmar State Crimes on Rohingya and Kachin victims to be announced
Mar 07, 2017, at 05:25 pm
London, Mar 7 (Just Earth News): On March 6-7, representatives of Rohingya and Kachin victim groups of Myanmar are presenting first-hand, live and recorded, testimonies about crimes allegedly committed by the Myanmar state against their groups to the Rome-based Permanent People’s Tribunal.
Pakistan cannot dictate terms on Durand Line, says former Afghan President Karzai
Mar 06, 2017, at 07:07 pm
Kabul, Mar 6 (IBNS): Pakistan has no legal authority to dictate terms on Durand Line, said former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, according to media reports on Monday.
Afghanistan: Helmand MP wounded in Kandahar attack
Mar 04, 2017, at 07:47 pm
Kabul, Mar 4 (IBNS): An Afghan lawmaker representing the Helmand province was injured in an attack in Kandahar, local Khaama Press reported.
Sri Lanka: UN urges country not to miss chance to advance justice, reconciliation
Mar 04, 2017, at 05:25 am
New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News): The slow pace of transitional justice in Sri Lanka and the lack of a comprehensive strategy to address accountability for past crimes risk derailing the momentum towards lasting peace, reconciliation and stability, a United Nations report said on Friday.
Bangladesh: ‘Neo JMB’ spiritual leader Kashem arrested
Mar 04, 2017, at 01:32 am
Dhaka, Mar 3 (IBNS): Bangladesh security officials have arrested the alleged spiritual leader of “Neo JMBâ€, media reports said on Friday.
Perpetrators of terrorist attacks in Kabul must be brought to justice, stresses UN Security Council
Mar 03, 2017, at 06:23 am
New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning yesterday's terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the United Nations Security Council underscored the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of such “reprehensible†acts to justice.
Afghanistan: Taliban leader among five casualties in US drone strike
Mar 01, 2017, at 04:32 pm
Kabul, Mar 1 (IBNS): At least five militants, including a Taliban leader, were among casualties in a drone strike, local Khaama Press reported.
UN rights expert calls on Myanmar authorities to protect Rohingya population
Feb 28, 2017, at 04:52 am
New York, Feb 27 (Just Earth News): Concluding a four-day visit to parts of Bangladesh where she met with members of Myanmar's Rohingya community who fled the violence there following attacks on a border post in early October and the ensuing military operations, a United Nations expert called for urgent action by the Government of Myanmar to end the suffering of the Rohingya population in the country.