Author: Rebecca Piesse

Rohingya Muslims Flee Persecution In Myanmar To Neighbouring Bangladesh

Rohingya Muslims are escaping persecution in Rakhine State Myanmar, with reports of disappearances as refugees flee across the border to neighbouring Bangladesh. According to the United Nations, nearly 70 people died last week during violent police raids, which were conducted by the state military with 30,000 others were left displaced

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Congolese Lose Faith In Kabila Government As Violence Escalates

  Mass protests turned bloody last Monday with police and demonstrators clashing ahead of a planned opposition demonstration against the Kabila government in the capital of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Government reports declared that, at least, 17 people died in the clashes, however, opposition groups say the

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Melting Arctic Ice Shrinks To Second Lowest Level

  Each year the sea ice melts in the spring and summer, and reforms naturally in the colder months, however, the ice shrinkage in 2016 confirms a clear downward trend. With such record losses, scientists are beginning to imply the arctic could be ice-free within a few generations. September 10th

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World’s first climate change refugees seek new home

Seven tiny coral atolls in the Pacific are home to the world’s first climate change refugees. The Carteret Islanders are desperately seeking a new home before their homeland is completely swallowed by the sea. The evacuation plan is being lead by grassroots community group, Tulele Peisa, who aim to relocate

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Thailand’s Tourism Ministry Aims To Halt Sex Trade

  Thailand’s Tourism Ministry is cracking down on the country’s infamous sex industry, in an attempt to promote “quality tourism” instead. The ministry wants to shut down brothels with the aim of getting rid of the ubiquitous sex trade altogether. However, local support groups warn that the government must find

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South China Sea: Indonesia Fires At Chinese Boats

  Indonesia has confirmed that on Sunday its navy fired warning shots at several Chinese vessels accused of fishing illegally near their northern Natuna Islands. This marks the third maritime confrontation that has occurred between Indonesia and China this year and demonstrates escalating tensions over sea and land rights within

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New Afghan Taliban Leader Announced

Haibatullah Akhundzada appointed new Taliban leader just days after US drone strike kills former leader, Mansour. The Taliban has appointed a new leader, Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada just days after the US drone strike, which killed former leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansour. The leadership change has prompted hope that Akhundzada may be more

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