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Kuki Group Extends Economic Blockade On Day New Manipur Governor Takes Charge
A Kuki organisation has extended a shutdown in all areas in Manipur where the Kuki tribes are settled, days after protesters tried to stop central security forces from dismantling bunkers in the hills. Several protesters were injured.
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Tribal Group Reimposes Indefinite Economic Blockade Of Imphal Valley
The powerful Kuki group has reimposed an indefinite economic blockade of Imphal Valley. The Kangpokpi-based tribal organisation, Committee on Tribal Unity Sadar Hills Or CoTu, started the blockade in Manipur today.
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Mobile Internet Shut In Manipur Following Protests Over Contentious Bill
Demanding the release of its arrested leaders, the tribal students' body All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) has imposed an indefinite economic blockade on highways.
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Indefinite "Economic Blockade" In Manipur Enters Day 2; Supply Hit
The All Tribal Students' Union Manipur's (ATSUM) "economic blockades" on two important national highways, which began on Friday, entered its second day today, severely hitting supplies coming from Assam.
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"Embargo Is A Virus Too": Cuba Marks 6 Decades Under US Sanctions
Cuba on Monday marks 60 years under a US economic blockade that has deeply affected the communist nation's fortunes and shows no signs of being lifted.
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North Korea Pursues Weapons Despite Covid Blockade: UN Report
North Korea has continued to pursue its weapons development programmes despite facing a worsening economic situation due to its self-imposed coronavirus blockade, a new UN report has said.
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No Vehicle Entering Mizoram From Assam Even As Curbs Lifted: Top Official
The "unofficial" economic blockade on National Highway-306, allegedly imposed by certain groups in Assam's Cachar district, entered its 12th day on Friday, a top official in Mizoram said.
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No Vehicular Movement From Assam So Far Despite "Lifting Blockade": Mizoram
Officials in Mizoram claimed on Saturday that no vehicle has entered the state from Assam since the boundary clash despite the neighbouring state's assertion that the "economic blockade" staged on National Highway 306 has been lifted.
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Mizoram Seeks Centre's Help For Lifting "Economic Blockade" After Border Clash
The Mizoram government on Wednesday sought the Centre's intervention for the lifting of an "economic blockade" staged by the people of Barak Valley in Assam after a recent bloody clash along the inter-state border.
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Why The CIA Doesn't Spy On The UAE
The United Arab Emirates finances the military leader trying to topple a United Nations-recognised government in Libya. It helps lead a coalition of nations imposing an economic blockade of Qatar, despite U.S. calls to resolve the dispute.
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India At The UN Supports Lifting Of US Sanctions Against Cuba
India reiterated its support for the lifting of all sanctions imposed five decades ago by the US against Cuba, saying the continued existence of the embargo undermines multilateralism and the credibility of the UN itself.
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"Act Of War": North Korea Hits Back After New UN Sanctions
The latest round of United Nations sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against the country, North Korea's foreign ministry said on Sunday in a statement carried by the official KCNA news agency.
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The Embargo Of Qatar Is Hurting Foreign Workers More Than Qatari Citizens
When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to...
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Saudis' Blockade Forges Fear, Mettle In Qatar's Capital
It's been a week since several Arab countries - led by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt - severed ties and imposed an economic blockade on Qatar after they accused it of supporting terrorism.
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Big Test For N Biren Singh, BJP's First Chief Minister In Manipur, Today
BJP's N Biren Singh, who took oath as Manipur's Chief Minister on March 15, has to prove his majority in the state assembly today. Despite being the second largest party - with 21 legislators - in the recently-concluded assembly elections, the BJP claims to have the support of 33 legislators with the help of regional parties and independent lawmake...
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Kuki Group Extends Economic Blockade On Day New Manipur Governor Takes Charge
A Kuki organisation has extended a shutdown in all areas in Manipur where the Kuki tribes are settled, days after protesters tried to stop central security forces from dismantling bunkers in the hills. Several protesters were injured.
-
Tribal Group Reimposes Indefinite Economic Blockade Of Imphal Valley
The powerful Kuki group has reimposed an indefinite economic blockade of Imphal Valley. The Kangpokpi-based tribal organisation, Committee on Tribal Unity Sadar Hills Or CoTu, started the blockade in Manipur today.
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Mobile Internet Shut In Manipur Following Protests Over Contentious Bill
Demanding the release of its arrested leaders, the tribal students' body All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) has imposed an indefinite economic blockade on highways.
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Indefinite "Economic Blockade" In Manipur Enters Day 2; Supply Hit
The All Tribal Students' Union Manipur's (ATSUM) "economic blockades" on two important national highways, which began on Friday, entered its second day today, severely hitting supplies coming from Assam.
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"Embargo Is A Virus Too": Cuba Marks 6 Decades Under US Sanctions
Cuba on Monday marks 60 years under a US economic blockade that has deeply affected the communist nation's fortunes and shows no signs of being lifted.
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North Korea Pursues Weapons Despite Covid Blockade: UN Report
North Korea has continued to pursue its weapons development programmes despite facing a worsening economic situation due to its self-imposed coronavirus blockade, a new UN report has said.
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No Vehicle Entering Mizoram From Assam Even As Curbs Lifted: Top Official
The "unofficial" economic blockade on National Highway-306, allegedly imposed by certain groups in Assam's Cachar district, entered its 12th day on Friday, a top official in Mizoram said.
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No Vehicular Movement From Assam So Far Despite "Lifting Blockade": Mizoram
Officials in Mizoram claimed on Saturday that no vehicle has entered the state from Assam since the boundary clash despite the neighbouring state's assertion that the "economic blockade" staged on National Highway 306 has been lifted.
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Mizoram Seeks Centre's Help For Lifting "Economic Blockade" After Border Clash
The Mizoram government on Wednesday sought the Centre's intervention for the lifting of an "economic blockade" staged by the people of Barak Valley in Assam after a recent bloody clash along the inter-state border.
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Why The CIA Doesn't Spy On The UAE
The United Arab Emirates finances the military leader trying to topple a United Nations-recognised government in Libya. It helps lead a coalition of nations imposing an economic blockade of Qatar, despite U.S. calls to resolve the dispute.
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India At The UN Supports Lifting Of US Sanctions Against Cuba
India reiterated its support for the lifting of all sanctions imposed five decades ago by the US against Cuba, saying the continued existence of the embargo undermines multilateralism and the credibility of the UN itself.
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"Act Of War": North Korea Hits Back After New UN Sanctions
The latest round of United Nations sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against the country, North Korea's foreign ministry said on Sunday in a statement carried by the official KCNA news agency.
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The Embargo Of Qatar Is Hurting Foreign Workers More Than Qatari Citizens
When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to...
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Saudis' Blockade Forges Fear, Mettle In Qatar's Capital
It's been a week since several Arab countries - led by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt - severed ties and imposed an economic blockade on Qatar after they accused it of supporting terrorism.
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Big Test For N Biren Singh, BJP's First Chief Minister In Manipur, Today
BJP's N Biren Singh, who took oath as Manipur's Chief Minister on March 15, has to prove his majority in the state assembly today. Despite being the second largest party - with 21 legislators - in the recently-concluded assembly elections, the BJP claims to have the support of 33 legislators with the help of regional parties and independent lawmake...
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