‘Lasting peace will only come with free elections’: Bangladesh interim govt adviser Yunus – Times of India

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus expressed his willingness to lead an interim government in Bangladesh following widespread protests that led to the departure of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina from the country. Yunus said that the interim government is just the first step, and that lasting peace can only be achieved through free elections, which are essential…

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Meitei-Kuki groups sign peace agreement for one Manipur district – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Facing flak for failing to bring peace in the roiled region, the BJP govt in Manipur Thursday made the first breakthrough by facilitating an agreement between the conflicting Meitei and the Hmar, belonging to the Kuki-Chin-Zo ethnic group of Jiribam district, to end hostilities and re-establish peace. Although restricted to Jiribam, govt sources described…

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