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It is reported that factions fighting an armed fight against military rule in Myanmar are now planning to wage a decisive war. The opposition groups in the country have formed an alternative government named National Unity Government (NUG). The NUG issued a statement in mid-October, calling for a decisive battle for the 'Spring Revolution'. Information that has now surfaced indicates that the NUG intends to overthrow military rule by next spring, i.e., before the rains begin next year. On February 1, 2021, the military overthrew the elected government in Myanmar. Since then many factions have been fighting continuously against it. In some areas, ethnic rebel groups are running guerrilla wars. Among them are the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the People's Defense Forces (PDF)....

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Thailand Rocked by Series of Blasts : No Insurgent Group Claim Attacks

Dr. Kankana DebnathAugust 18, 20220

On Tuesday, southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala of Thailand was rocked by a series of blasts and arson attacks. Reportedly the attacks occurred mostly at small shops and gas stations. At least six civilians were reported injured. No insurgent group has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far.The Police Captain Sarayuth Kotchawong stated that shortly before midnight a suspect had entered a shop at a gas station in Yala’s Yaha district. He placed a black bag inside and warned employees to leave if they do not want to die. The workers left before the bag exploded a few minutes later. There were total 11 attacks at many 24-hour convenience stores and gas stations in the provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat, and Yala. These provinces have Muslim majority population among whic...

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Rape Culture Prevails In Thailand: School Halls Become Hell For Students

Agamapar ChadhaJuly 22, 20220

Nalinrat Thuthubthim was in highschooler when the assault happened. She'd often stay on the premises after school had ended, working on speeches with her teacher for the upcoming competitions. Needing to use the restroom, she asked a faculty to help her lift the shutter on the washroom doorway. Secluded with the teacher, he then proceeded to rape her, holding her around the neck and groping her under her clothes."I froze, I stayed still and wanted to cry. My mind was blank, it froze. My hands and feet were cold," Nalinrat said in an interview in 2021. When she told a female teacher about the attack, the teacher blamed it on what she was wearing and said they showed off her body and were sexually arousing. Nalinrat showed reporters what she wore that night: a drab grey T-shirt and black ...

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Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu Made It To The Final, Will Compete With Malvika Bansod For The Title

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 27, 20220

India's star shuttler PV Sindhu has reached the finals of the Syed Modi International Badminton tournament. Russia's Evgenia Kosetskaya, who went against her in women's singles on Saturday (January 22), abandoned the match midway. She retired hurt due to injury. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, will take on compatriot Malvika Bansod in the final. Former world champion Sindhu won the first game against Kosetskaya 21-11. Having lost the first game, Kosetskaya decided to leave the match before the start of the second game. In another semi-final match, Malavika defeated compatriot Anupama Upadhyay in a three-game match. Malvika won the match 19-21 21-19 21-7. Sindhu has been performing consistently for some time now. Looking at the form, world ranking and record against Kosetska...