Tag: Al Jazeera

(Pakistan) Pakistan marks 81 years since independence resolution (Al Jazeera)

Asad Hashim 1940 resolution called for all Indian states where Muslims were in majority to be grouped into an ‘independent state’. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/23/pakistan-marks-81-years-since-independence-resolution

(Ethiopia) Ethiopia PM admits ‘atrocities committed’ during Tigray conflict (Al Jazeera)

Concern continues to grow over the humanitarian situation in Tigray where the conflict began in November. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/23/ethiopia-pm-abiy-ahmed-says-atrocities-committed-in-tigray

(Yemen/Saudi Arabia) What’s behind the Saudi ceasefire proposal in Yemen? (Al Jazeera)

Ceasefire agreements between Houthis and Saudi coalition have rarely held up in deadlocked six-year conflict in Yemen. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/23/yemens-ceasefire-attempts-between-houthis-and-saudi-coalition

(Europe/Turkey) Deepen trade with Turkey but ready sanctions, EU report says (Al Jazeera)

Offer of closer economic ties mixed with threats reflects complex relationship between Turkey and the bloc. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/23/deepen-trade-with-turkey-but-ready-sanctions-eu-report-says

(Israel) Israel votes in fourth election in two years (Al Jazeera)

During Israel’s 72-year history, no single party list of candidates has been able to form a governing majority in the 120-seat Knesset. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/23/israelis-begin-voting-in-fourth-election-in-three-years  

(Yemen) Weaponisation of aid contributes to death of Yemenis (Al Jazeera)

Rabih Torbay, Zaher Sahloul People in Yemen are not just dying, they are being left to die. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/3/23/weaponisation-of-aid-contributes-to-death-of-yemenis

(China/Western Sanctions) Western sanctions on China over Xinjiang trigger furious response (Al Jazeera)

US, Canada and UK join EU in ‘coordinated action’ to pressure China on Uighur policies. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/22/eu-rolls-out-sanctions-on-chinese-officials-over-uighur-abuses

(Myanmar) Myanmar activists hold candle-lit vigil as US targets army unit (Al Jazeera)

At least eight people, including a 15-year-old boy, were reportedly killed in Myanmar’s second city of Mandalay as unrest continues. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/23/myanmar-activists-hold-candle-lit-vigil-as-us-targets-army-unit

(Brazil) Brazil CEOs and economists blast Bolsonaro’s COVID response (Al Jazeera)

President Bolsonaro says he is still not convinced by COVID lockdowns as cases soar in Latin America’s largest country. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/22/brazil-ceos-and-economists-blast-bolsonaros-covid-response

(USA/Mexico) Biden officials to head to Mexico for immigration talks (Al Jazeera)

Mexico has beefed up law enforcement at its southern border to stem a sharp increase in migrants heading to the US. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/22/biden-officials-to-head-to-mexico-for-immigration-talks

(USA) US climate adviser meets energy industry to align climate goals (Al Jazeera)

Oil and gas industry representatives and White House officials discussed emissions and plans to decarbonise the economy. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/3/23/us-climate-adviser-meets-oil-gas-reps-to-align-climate-goals

(USA) US mulls $4 trillion jobs, infrastructure spending plan: Report (Al Jazeera)

Raising taxes on companies and the wealthy will be central to funding the package, sources tell Reuters. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/3/23/us-considers-4trillion-for-jobs-infrastructure-climatereport

(Myanmar) Fleeing Myanmar: ‘We defied orders to kill anti-coup protesters’ (Al Jazeera)

Raising a three-finger salute, a symbol of resistance against Myanmar’s military rulers, police officers recount escape to India after the coup. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/3/23/fleeing-myanmar-police-we-defied-orders-to-kill-protesters

(Bangladesh/Rohingya) Thousands of Rohingya homes burn as fire sweeps Bangladesh camps (Al Jazeera)

Hundreds of shanties destroyed, leaving thousands homeless, as devastating fire races through sprawling camps in southern Bangladesh. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/3/23/thousands-of-homes-burn-as-fire-sweeps-rohingya-camp

(India/Pakistan) India, Pakistan hold water-sharing talks amid thaw in frozen ties (Al Jazeera)

In a further sign of rapprochement, the two rivals to hold their first meeting in three years on rights to Indus River water. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/23/india-pakistan-hold-water-sharing-talks-amid-thaw-in-frozen-ties

(Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka minorities warn Muslim nations ahead of UNHRC vote (Al Jazeera)

UNHRC set to vote on resolution expressing concern over the ‘deteriorating’ human rights situation in Sri Lanka. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/22/sri-lanka-wooing-muslims-nations-ahead-of-unhrc-vote