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CAA: Why the hullabaloo?
The CAA is not anti-Muslim; it just prioritises citizenship for persecuted minorities, not others, from three neighbouring countries. Future legislation may address concerns for Tamils and Rohingyas. Recognising historical context, it aims to assist six religious groups seeking refuge in India. Importantly, the CAA doesn’t prevent Muslims from these countries...
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SCS: Old battleground, new twist
17 March 2024 | Makhan Saikia -
Grim outlook for Russia-Ukraine conflict
10 March 2024 | Makhan Saikia -
Navalny’s death marks Putin path to unchecked power
25 February 2024 | Makhan Saikia -
Myanmar: A nation in turmoil
11 February 2024 | Makhan Saikia -
Yanomami indigenous crisis: Lula’s challenges
04 February 2024 | Makhan Saikia -
Balochistan trapped in geopolitical flames of Pakistan, Iran
28 January 2024 | Makhan Saikia -
A forgotten war: Looking back, looking forward
21 January 2024 | Makhan Saikia
Dark realities of Xinjiang: Tough test for Uighurs
As reports of China’s alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang surface, a storm of international outrage erupts. Diplomats, politicians, and human rights organisations decry the treatment of Uighurs, accusing China of systematic oppression, torture, and brainwashing. Despite the global outcry and sanctions, China remains defiant, raising questions about the UN’s...
