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Fresh Violence in Balochistan: Loralai Attack Highlights Ongoing Ethnic Tensions and Security Challenges

Loralai, Pakistan — Amid ongoing violence in the volatile Balochistan province, a horrific attack on July 10 has once again raised alarms about the stability of the region. Armed assailants targeted ethnic Punjabis on two passenger buses, leaving nine people dead. This incident underscores the continuing threat posed by Baloch separatist groups amid a backdrop of entrenched ethnic tensions and political disenfranchisement. Local officials disclosed that the assailants specifically selected victims based on their ethnicity, …

Awami League Condemns BNP for Violent Assault on Hindu Community and Threats of Ethnic Cleansing in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh — The Awami League has condemned the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for what it describes as a violent attack on members of the Hindu community in the Thakurgaon District. The incident reportedly took place last Saturday when Bijoy Chandra Roy’s home came under assault, leading to an outcry regarding the treatment of minorities under the current political climate. According to the Awami League, BNP leader Shahidul Islam and a group of armed men …

Clashes in Balochistan Escalate: Soldier Killed, Dozens Injured as Ethnic Rights Protest Intensifies

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Tensions escalated in Balochistan as a Pakistani soldier was killed and 16 others were injured during confrontations with protesters in the province’s Gwadar city, according to military reports released on Monday. The protests, organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), an advocacy group for the Baloch people’s rights, have intensified amidst allegations of human rights violations including extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances, accusations that government and security agencies have denied. The BYC, …

Ethnic Armed Group Seizes Military Base in Myanmar Trade Hub, Prompting Residents to Flee to Thailand

Myawaddy, situated in Karen State, Myanmar, witnessed a wave of residents fleeing to Thailand amid the sounds of explosions and reports of a nearby military base being seized by an ethnic minority armed group. Fighters from the Karen National Union (KNU) announced the capture of a military base close to Myawaddy, leading to over 600 soldiers, police, and their families surrendering. With the situation escalating, locals reported hearing gunfire and explosions, prompting many to seek …