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According to the report, released by the OCHA on Monday, 18th December the 18.6 million people currently in need of humanitarian assistance marked a staggering increase of 1 million from just a year ago and a harrowing 19 times the figure recorded in 2020, before the coup.
Anwar Ibrahim's first year as Malaysia's Prime Minister has witnessed a dynamic foreign policy agenda, marked by a strategic focus on strengthening relations, pursuing economic prosperity, and championing human rights.
The recent seizure of Namhsan marks a significant development in the conflict, as the town is strategically important for trade with China. This follows China's announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the alliance and the Myanmar military on Thursday, indicating an attempt at mediation.
In a significant regional development, leaders from the ASEAN joined forces with China and the United States to address pressing challenges emanating from the Myanmar crisis and the ongoing conflict in Israel.
The Pakistani government is implementing a new policy to expel undocumented individuals from the country, leading to the expulsion of Afghan refugees.
Over the past six weeks, the conflict has intensified in Myanmar, particularly near the northern border with China, where the Three Brotherhood Alliance has organized coordinated attacks on military targets.
While Indonesia has traditionally been a refuge for Rohingya, the recent surge in arrivals has sparked growing negativity on social media and some resistance from the local population in Aceh, the westernmost region where the majority of landings occur.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand announced that Myanmar will promptly send a team to Thailand to engage in further deliberations regarding this issue.
Despite signs of stabilization in Myanmar's economy and currency, as noted by the World Bank in a June report, challenges persist, including weak investment, businesses grappling with rising costs, and difficulties in accessing foreign currency for importing materials.
According to the report, young villagers from Myanmar are allegedly being transported to the Delhi branch of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, where they are encouraged to sell their kidneys to affluent Burmese patients.
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