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India.com
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Chaos in Bangladesh over Rakhine Corridor, US and China are..., India keeping a close watch
Chaos in Bangladesh over Rakhine Corridor, US and China are..., India keeping a close watch A political and military deadlock has begun in Bangladesh over the proposed Rakhine Corridor. Interim government chief advisor Mohammad Yunus has supported the US-backed corridor. At the same time, Bangladesh Army Chief General Walker-uz-Zaman has strongly opposed it. He even called it a threat to Bangladesh's national sovereignty and called it a 'bloody corridor'. Bangladesh Army Chief General Walker-uz-Zaman has publicly condemned the Rakhine Corridor. He has said that it could endanger Bangladesh's national security and regional stability. He criticized the interim government's decision-making process, especially the lack of consultation with the army on such an important issue. After the strong reaction of the army chief, the Yunus administration took a U-turn and said that they have not taken any decision regarding this corridor. However, this incident made public the gap between the army and the government. What is the Rakhine Corridor? The Rakhine Corridor refers to a proposed humanitarian and logistics route linking the Cox's Bazar region of southeastern Bangladesh to Myanmar's Rakhine State. It is a conflict-ridden region that has seen years of unrest, particularly against the Rohingya Muslim minority. The corridor was agreed to be built amid renewed fighting in Myanmar and growing demands from international human rights groups to allow humanitarian access to civilians trapped in the region. Why is there controversy over Rakhine Corridor? Actually, this project was initiated by America. It was believed that America's attempt was to help the anti-junta rebel groups of Myanmar through the Rakhine Corridor. America is also infamous for such works. It has provided military help to anti-government rebel organizations in dozens of countries around the world. At the same time, Myanmar's military regime, also known as the Junta, is close to China. In such a situation, the Bangladeshi army is trying to avoid getting caught in any dispute between America and China, but Mohammad Yunus wanted to make this agreement under pressure from America. China is increasing pressure on Bangladesh China's interference in Bangladesh is increasing day by day. When there was a change of power in Bangladesh and Mohammad Yunus became the head of the interim government of the country, it was believed that he would move closer to America. However, looking at the regional conditions, he started supporting China. He first visited China among the neighboring countries. After his visit, recently Bangladesh Army Chief Walker Uz Zaman has also visited China.
First Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
Mali vs. Canadian Miner: Barrick Gold Rejects Junta's Bid to Takeover Mine
Mali vs. Canadian Miner: Barrick Gold Rejects Junta's Bid to Takeover Mine | Firstpost Africa Mali vs. Canadian Miner: Barrick Gold Rejects Junta's Bid to Takeover Mine | Firstpost Africa Barrick Gold says it opposes Mali's move to place its mines under temporary administration, calling it unjustified. The military junta wants court control of the Loulo-Gounkoto mine — one of the world's largest gold deposits — amid a two-year dispute. Mali has already seized gold, shut Barrick's offices, and detained staff. Barrick says it's spending $15 million per month to keep operations running and blames a small group within the junta for blocking resolution. With gold prices near record highs, the question is — who will blink first? See More
Russia Today
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Leaving millions under rule of Kiev ‘junta' would be a ‘crime'
Leaving millions in Ukraine under the rule of a 'junta' which has banned their native language would be 'a major crime,' according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Speaking at a conference in Moscow on Friday, the minister pointed out that Kiev's authorities have effectively banned the use of the Russian language despite it being the native tongue of a large proportion of the population. 'We cannot leave people under the rule of the regime that is currently there,' Lavrov emphasized. If Vladimir Zelensky's 'junta' expects that 'somehow an agreement will be reached to end the hostilities, and what remains of Ukraine will live according to the laws that they adopted, this is an illusion' the minister said. 'This cannot be allowed under any circumstances,' he stressed. The minister also reiterated that while Russia is prepared to negotiate with Zelensky and his administration about the principles of resolving the Ukraine conflict, the issue of his legitimacy will be crucial when it comes to actually signing settlement documents. Zelensky's official presidential term expired last year, however, he has refused to step down or hold new elections, citing the ongoing conflict with Russia and martial law, which he has continued to extend since the escalation of hostilities in 2022. Lavrov suggested that Zelensky's status could become an obstacle to signing a peace deal, given that his successor could dispute the agreement if it is signed by someone 'whose legitimacy, to put it mildly, no longer convinces anyone.' The minister stated that the best way to resolve this issue would be to hold elections in Ukraine. At the same time, Lavrov insisted that the first priority should be reaching an agreement with Ukraine, suggesting that only after it is finalized should the question of who signs it be brought up and discussed.
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Moscow Won't Allow Russian-Speakers in Ukraine to Remain Under Rule of Zelenskiy's ‘Junta', FM Says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow would not allow Russian-speakers in Ukraine to remain under the rule of what he called a "junta" led by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Lavrov said it would be a "crime" for Russia to allow this to happen. He added that the simplest way to settle the conflict would be for the international community to demand that Ukraine cancel laws discriminating against Russian-speakers. Kyiv denies any such discrimination. Lavrov's comments highlighted Russia's insistence, in any peace talks, on enforcing the same demands it made at the very start of the war.
South China Morning Post
16-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Xi Jinping's meeting with Myanmar's junta leader in Moscow signals China's backing of regime
A rare meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar's junta leader has signalled Beijing's growing support for a military regime widely viewed as faltering and its strategic alignment with Russia in backing the embattled government, according to analysts. Advertisement Xi and junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met in Moscow on May 9 on the sidelines of Russia's Victory Day celebrations . According to Xinhua , this meeting marked the highest-level contact between Beijing and the isolated junta since the 2021 coup in Myanmar , which sparked the country's civil war, characterised by the military's struggles against widespread rebellion from ethnic armed groups and newly formed resistance militias. Chinese state media reported that Xi expressed support for Myanmar in progressing its political agenda and urged the junta 'to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Myanmar, and intensify efforts to combat cross-border crimes'. Jason Tower, an expert on regional security issues, said that after more than four years of avoiding high-level interaction with the senior general, Xi's decision to meet Min Aung Hlaing showed 'China's growing support for an otherwise failing regime'. 'That the meeting took place in Russia shows growing coordination between Moscow and Beijing around the Myanmar issue,' Tower said. Advertisement
