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Afghanistan’s marginalised groups face increasing woes

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AFGHANISTAN

The Taliban have increasingly fraught relations not only with Shia, most of whom are ethnic Hazaras, but also with other marginalised communities, including Salafis -- a small…

Hopes for Cyprus solution now lie with external powers

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CYPRUS

It was aimed at determining whether negotiations could soon restart on a Cyprus problem solution. The conference failed as no common ground was reached. It was doomed to fail…

Inter-religious tensions compound Ethiopia’s fragility

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ETHIOPIA

The attack triggered Muslim protests in various parts of the country and revenge attacks against Orthodox Christians in the Muslim-dominated Worabe city, in southern Ethiopia.

Outgoing Myanmar military leader may seek presidency

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MYANMAR

Outlook for military leadership changes and presidential contenders.

Serb unity talk will invite hostility from neighbours

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SERBIA

The new holiday is part of wider efforts by Serbia's leadership to encourage unity among Serbs in the region and promote the idea of a 'Serbian World' concept, where the precise…

Taliban cohesion strained by competing interests

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AFGHANISTAN

While the international community is calling for a genuinely inclusive government as a precondition for recognition, the Taliban have yet to resolve questions about power-sharing…

Burundi’s crisis may re-intensify as polls approach

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BURUNDI

Burundi's political outlook.

India now has Naxalite threat well under control

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INDIA

The epicentre of Maoist insurgency in India lies in neighbouring Chhattisgarh state’s southernmost division, Bastar. Naxalites accuse the Indian government of dispossessing tribal…

Myanmar peace conference a risk to government

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MYANMAR

Peace process and development policy update.

Ethiopian premier faces challenges beyond his party

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ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia's political outlook.