Tag: South and Central Asia
Millions celebrate Hindu Holi festival, approach of spring
Hindus across India and other South Asian countries, dressed mostly in white, smeared or sprayed friends and relatives…
Military says death toll in Pakistan’s train hijacking rises to 31
ISLAMABAD â Pakistan officials confirmed Friday that 31 people, including 23 security personnel, lost their lives in Tuesdays train…
Author says ban on her book reflects Taliban’s repression of women
WASHINGTON â When Naveeda Khoshbo published her book of political analysis in 2019, she received widespread praise and recognition.…
VOA Uzbek: Human rights group urges Uzbekistan to uphold reforms
Uzbekistan has made significant progress in eliminating widespread state-imposed forced labor, according to the Uzbek Forum for Human…
Afghanistan denies link to train attack in Pakistan
The Afghan Taliban have rejected Pakistans allegation that Tuesdays deadly hostage-taking of a train was planned and directed…
UN chief in Bangladesh to visit Rohingya camps as he pushes for aid
DHAKA, BANGLADESH â U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is getting a first-hand look at the situation of more than 1…
Pakistani military rescues nearly 200 passengers after train attack
ISLAMABAD â Security sources said Wednesday a Pakistani military operation rescued 190 passengers and killed 30 terrorists, a day…
Eyewitnesses give harrowing account of Pakistan train attack
ISLAMABAD â Passengers of a Pakistani train held hostage in the restive Balochistan province shared with VOA disturbing details…
VOA Uzbek: EU boosts its Central Asia strategy
As the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with resource-rich Central Asia, the European Union is also reaching out…
Militants attack train, take hostages in Pakistan’s Balochistan province
ISLAMABAD â Militants attacked a cross-country passenger train Tuesday in Pakistans restive southwestern Balochistan province, taking many hostages. Authorities…
VOA Uzbek: Empowering Central Asian craft makers and artists
The Central Asia Program at George Washington University recently had a special exhibition for Central Asian women and…
British plan to cede Chagos Islands sovereignty prompts concerns over China threat
LONDON â Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after…