Kolkata/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has pointed out an "irony" in her dig at Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as the Prime Minister and fled the country in the face of violent anti-quota protests in Dhaka.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has declared the dissolution of the Parliament and the formation of an interim government to facilitate prompt elections in the country which is witnessing severe anti-government protests that triggered former PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.
Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman to address nation shortly amid violent anti-government protests
Bangladesh Army General Waker-Uz-Zaman will address the nation shortly on Monday amid ongoing deadly violence against the incumbent government.
Pakistan: Mob beats Christian man, burns his property over alleged sacrilege of Quran
Sargodha (Pakistan): A Christian man was assaulted, and his house and factory in Pakistan's Sargodha city were set ablaze by an incensed mob over allegations of blasphemy.
Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence
Addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry again appealed for international support to combat rampant gang violence – one element of the multi-dimensional crisis affecting his country.
‘Urgent steps’ needed to end surge in violence across West Bank
New York: Insecurity and violence increased rapidly in the occupied West Bank over the last month, punctuated by one of the most intensive Israeli military operations in nearly two decades, the Security Council heard on Thursday.
US: Two dead, over dozen injured in Michigan shooting
Washington DC: At least two people lost their lives and more than a dozen were injured in a shooting at a street party in Saginaw, located in the US state of Michigan, local police said on Sunday.
Poland: Teacher killed, 9 injured in knife attack at daycare centre
Warsaw: A kindergarten teacher was killed and nine people were injured in a knife attack at a daycare center in central Poland, Polish media reported on Wednesday.
Haiti: UNICEF reports nine-fold increase in violence targeting schools
New York: Acts of armed violence targeting schools in Haiti have spiked nine-fold in one year amid rising insecurity and widespread unrest, UNICEF warned on Thursday.
UN health agency outlines ‘clear direction’ for reducing online violence against children
New York: The World Health Organization (WHO) published a report on Friday aimed at helping stakeholders worldwide end the growing scourge of violence online against children.
Sri Lanka violence: 36-hour curfew lifted
Colombo/UNI: The 36-hour curfew in Sri Lanka, which was imposed amid anti-government protests, was lifted on Monday.
Violence, insecurity and climate change drive 84 million people from their homes
New York: As more people flee violence, insecurity and the effects of climate change, the number forcibly displaced now exceeds 84 million globally, according to new data released on Thursday by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR.
Violence against smuggled migrants widespread, but justice is lacking: UN report
New York: Migrants smuggled across borders are often subjected to extreme violence, torture, rape and kidnapping, whether in transit or in captivity, but authorities take little action to address these offences, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a report published on Monday.
Central African Republic: Post-election violence triggers mass displacement
New York: Amidst post-election violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), more than 200,000 people have fled for their own safety, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday.
CAR: UN chief condemns escalating violence during election campaign
New York: With a week to go until elections are scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic (CAR), the UN is concerned about an escalation of armed attacks, amid reports that armed groups have taken control of towns near the capital, Bangui.