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UNHCR faces significant funding shortages, leading to nearly 5,000 job cuts amid rising global displacement. Filippo Grandi warns of worsening conditions for refugees, citing reduced aid and political challenges, but highlights some positive developments like Syrian refugee returns and peace efforts in Congo. The story underscores ongoing struggles in global refugee management.
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Pakistan's federal Cabinet has approved a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following violent protests and clashes during a march from Lahore to Islamabad. The government accuses the group of inciting violence and extremism, with authorities searching for its leader Saad Rizvi. The ban marks the second time TLP has been outlawed in recent years.
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Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces charges linked to a deadly crackdown on student protests in 2024, with allegations of ordering or failing to prevent violence that resulted in approximately 1,400 deaths. She remains in exile in India, defying court orders to return for trial. The case highlights ongoing political tensions and questions about judicial independence.
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Nepal’s recent protests, driven by Gen Z factions, have challenged the country's political establishment, demanding constitutional reforms, youth representation, and the restoration of the monarchy. The interim government faces internal dissent and rising polarization, risking further instability as old parties struggle to adapt.
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Exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces trial for crimes against humanity after her ousting in 2024. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, plans elections in February 2026 but has banned her party, the Awami League, citing security concerns. The political landscape remains highly unstable.
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Bangladesh faces escalating violence as a special tribunal prepares to deliver a verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India. Recent days have seen bombings, arson, and heightened security amid ongoing political chaos linked to her charges of crimes against humanity related to 2024 protests. Security measures include deployment of thousands of troops and increased restrictions across Dhaka and surrounding districts.
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Bangladesh is gearing up for parliamentary elections in February amid ongoing political reforms and protests. The government, led by interim leader Muhammad Yunus, faces criticism over human rights issues and the legitimacy of the July National Charter, which many opposition parties demand be made legally binding through a referendum.
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On November 17, 2025, Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity linked to a deadly crackdown on 2024 student protests. Hasina, exiled in India since August 2024, denies the charges and calls the trial politically motivated. The verdict precedes February 2026 elections where her Awami League party is banned amid rising unrest and security concerns.
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, causing at least six deaths and hundreds of injuries. The quake was felt in Dhaka and neighboring regions, with aftershocks continuing. Authorities activated emergency response efforts amid widespread damage and panic.
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On December 4, 2025, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina remains in India after being sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity linked to a 2024 crackdown on student protests. She also received consecutive seven-year prison terms for corruption involving illegal land grabs. Bangladesh has requested her extradition, but India is unlikely to comply amid political tensions ahead of February 2026 elections.
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On December 1, 2025, a Dhaka court sentenced British MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in prison for corruption linked to illegal land allocation in Bangladesh. Her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, received a five-year sentence, and Siddiq's mother was sentenced to seven years. The trial was held in absentia amid claims of political motivation and flawed legal processes.