Conflict Weekly

Conflict Weekly
UNRWA 's funding crisis in Gaza, Farmers' protest in France, and Withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from ECOWAS

IPRI Team
1 February 2024
Photo Source: Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Conflict Weekly #213, 1 February 2024, Vol.5, No.5
An initiative by NIAS-IPRI and the India Office of the KAS

Nuha Aamina, Padmashree Anandhan and Anu Maria Joseph

UNRWA relief fund shutdown exacerbates crises
Nuha Aamina

In the news
On 1 February, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stated that it would be unable to fulfil the needs of the Palestinians through February if aid was cut off. 

The development came after on 26 January, UNRWA Commissioner-General, Phillippe Lazzarini, stated: "The Israeli authorities have provided UNRWA with information about the alleged involvement of several UNRWA employees in the horrific attacks on Israel on October 7." He said that the agency would terminate the contracts of those staff members and "launch an investigation in order to establish truth without delay." He further added that "any UNRWA employee who was involved in acts of terror" would be held accountable, including through criminal prosecution.

The same day, the spokesperson of the US Department of State, Matthew Miller, stated: "The Department of State has temporarily paused additional funding for UNRWA." He added that they would "review the allegations and the steps the United Nations is taking to address them." The European Union (EU) responded in a similar tone. The commission's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, stated that it would "assess further steps and draw lessons based on the result of the full and comprehensive investigation.”

On 27 January, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, stated: “The Italian government has suspended financing of the UNRWA after the atrocious attack on Israel on October 7.” 

Following the US, Australia, and Canada, other Western countries including the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Finland, joined in pausing funding to the aid agency. 

Meanwhile, Ireland and Norway expressed solidarity with the agency as its function is crucial in assisting the displaced Palestinians in Gaza. On 27 January, the Norwegian government stated: “We need to distinguish between what individuals may have done and what UNRWA stands for.” The Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin, posted on X: “Ireland has no plans to suspend funding for UNRWA’s vital Gaza work.”

On 28 January, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed to hold to account "any UN employee involved in acts of terror.” At the same time, he stated: "The tens of thousands of men and women who work for UNRWA, many in some of the most dangerous situations for humanitarian workers, should not be penalized. The dire needs of the desperate populations they serve must be met."

On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu stated that UNRWA is “perforated with Hamas” and that “in UNRWA schools they've been teaching the doctrines of extermination for Israel - the doctrines of terrorism, glorifying terrorism, lauding terrorism."

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh indicted Israel of a "premeditated political attack" on the agency.

Issues at large
First, a background to UNRWA. The UNRWA was established in 1949 under a UN resolution which sought to provide relief to 700,000 Palestinians displaced by the Arab-Israeli war of 1948. The mission has carried out its operations for 70 years now. The UN General Assembly has continued to renew the UNRWA mandate, under which the agency is required to provide healthcare, housing and financial assistance to the refugee population in Gaza, West Bank, Syria and Lebanon. For instance, it operates schools, healthcare centres, and other vital services in Gaza. Currently, the UNRWA directly employs 30,000 Palestinians, who work to provide civic and humanitarian needs to 5.9 million descendants of those 700,000 refugees. 

Second, longstanding Israel-UNRWA tensions. According to UN Resolution 194, Palestinian refugees are entitled to education, medical assistance and services until they return to their land. However, Israel opposes this return and has resorted to lobbying Western countries to dismantle the UNRWA to prevent the return of these refugees. Israel claims that the UNRWA “perpetuates the refugee issue.” In 2017, Netanyahu called for the organization to be dismantled and merged with the main UN refugee agency. Israel has accused UNRWA of inciting anti-Israel sentiments. However, the agency claims that it does not teach hate nor are the funds being used to support Hamas and has questioned “the motivation of those who make such claims.”  

Third, the impending humanitarian crisis. The UNRWA, Gaza's largest humanitarian provider, has around 3,000 essential staff. According to the agency, nearly two million out of Gaza's 2.3 million residents rely on the agency's assistance. Human Rights Watch has said that war has rendered 85 per cent of Gaza's population homeless and susceptible to famine and illness, with the healthcare system on the verge of collapse. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 36 hospitals have stopped functioning, while fifteen are functioning at three times their capacity. The shelters have become cramped spaces conducive to the transmission of infectious diseases. Tens of thousands have resorted to makeshift tents and plastic sheet shelters, which barely protect them from such elements. Several Palestinians view UNRWA as their final safeguard against the catastrophe. 

In perspective
The halting of financial support to UNRWA signifies the end of international support in a region that has been ravaged by war. If Western countries continue to withhold their funding, it will be necessary for OPEC nations to step forward and take on the responsibility to bridge the gap. As two million people are dependent on the aid received from the organisation, without continued funding, the UNRWA will be unable to fulfil the humanitarian needs of the war-affected population. If the alleged staff were indeed involved in the attacks, the credibility of the UNRWA would be in jeopardy, potentially necessitating the cessation of its operations. While Israel-UNRWA tensions peak, Israel is likely to use the war as a facade to get rid of the organisation.


France: Farmer protests continue despite government measures
Padmashree Anandhan

In the news
On 30 January, following continued protests across France, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal reiterated the announced measures, including opening of an aid scheme for livestock, doubling support to those farmers in the Brittany region, and a schedule for payment under the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by 15 March. Attal stated: “…there must be a French agricultural exception.” He affirmed, “…the commitment of the president of the Republic to a new tax cut of EUR two billion.”

On 29 January, farmers once again blocked eight points of major highways following two weeks of protest across France using tractors. In response, France’s Minister of Interior, Gérald Darmanin, asked the police forces to show restraint and warned farmers not to block key spots including Paris's Charles de Gaulle, Orly airports and the Rungis international wholesale food market in the south. Close to 15,000 police and gendarmes were deployed to prevent the spreading of the protests in Paris. 

Issues at large
First, the problem of the EU’s CAP plan. France’s Common Agricultural Policies (CAP) in 2021 was approved in July 2023 by the European Commission. As per the plan, fair income and competitiveness were promised through payments per hectare and allocation of EUR 3.5 billion additionally to small and mid-sized farms. With the droughts in place, delay in the reform and financial package with unpaid subsidies has become one of the key causes of high costs for agricultural products leading to the protests, and the subsequent stalling of progress towards resilient agricultural practise. The emergency measures announced by Attal on simplifying technical procedures, ending fuel taxes on farm vehicles, and assurance to not sign the European free-trade deal became ineffective.

Second, criticism against environmental regulation. Farmers have long been criticised for not being environment-friendly. According to the report in France 24 published in February 2023, the food industry contributed to 25 per cent of the greenhouse emissions. The emissions recorded were mainly from the use of fossil fuels for transportation, the use of machines in agriculture and food processing industries, and nitrogen fertilisers. Since then, France has insisted on opting for a transition towards sustainable agricultural practices to reduce the carbon footprint. France has taken a few steps, including reducing herd sizes in 2021, as part of its National Low-Carbon Strategy for agriculture and to make agriculture practise more climate resilient. However, farmers face a larger burden without enough subsidies.

Third, protest against the unfair foreign competition. Besides environmental regulation, French farmers compete against farmers from Belgium, Poland and Brazil. According to a report by France 24, “France imported more than one chicken out of two consumed in 2022 from abroad.” The farmers highlighted that the products produced across the world, that were made in France, continue to dominate due to cheaper rates and strict standards of less pesticide, sequestering carbon, allotting more land for solar panels and four per cent of arable land to conserve biodiversity. Additionally, the French farmers claimed that they are produced with no compensation for the high cost incurred. 

In perspective
First, pressure on the government to act on the delay. The protests which started on 18 January have been prolonged for two weeks, inflicting pressure on the government. This has pushed Macron’s administration to restart the pledged reforms and bring back the tax cuts and subsidies, fearing potential food shortages and a supply block. Another reason behind the government’s rapid response and negotiation with the farmer unions to control protests is the European Parliament elections, where Macron’s party is facing challenges from the far-right National Rally. 

Second, the agricultural crisis triggered by the war. Similar to other European countries such as Germany, Belgium, Poland and the Netherlands, France also faces challenges in allotting funds to the agricultural sector. The key trigger to the protests in France was the economic crunch caused by the war in Ukraine. Since the war began, the French government has prioritised ensuring energy supply, strengthening defence within, and providing aid to Ukraine, thus leaving out the agricultural sector. This has led to increased costs of production and strict regulations, making it difficult for farmers to operate, considering that they did not receive any profits or compensations.


Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso's termination from ECOWAS and regional challenges
Anu Maria Joseph

In the news
On 28 January, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced that they were leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The announcement came alongside all three countries being suspended from the bloc after recent military takeovers. The three governments stated that the withdrawal was a “sovereign decision.” They jointly stated that the bloc had “drifted from the ideals of its founding fathers and the spirit of Pan-Africanism." They stated that the bloc, "under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles, has become a threat to member states and peoples." They added that the bloc failed to address insecurity in their countries while imposing “illegal, illegitimate, inhumane and irresponsible sanctions.”

The same day, in response, ECOWAS stated: “Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali remain important members of the Community and the Authority remains committed to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse.”

On 29 January, Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs and the mediator between ECOWAS and the military governments of the respective countries, Timothy Musa Kabba, denied the accusations, describing it as “unfortunate.” He added that the bloc’s objective was to “find a solution to the impasse” and ensure peace and stability in the region.

On 30 January, Nigeria, the chair of the bloc, accused all three countries of letting down its people’s interests, stating: "Unelected leaders engage in a public posturing to deny their people the sovereign right to make fundamental choices over their freedom of movement, freedom to trade and freedom to choose their own leaders.”

Issues at large
First, tensions between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, and ECOWAS. The relations between the bloc and the three countries strained after the military coups- Niger in July 2023, Burkina Faso in January 2022 and Mali in August 2020. The bloc had called on all countries to restore civilian rule. However, the military leaders have been postponing the civilian transition citing the restoration of security before elections. Niger’s junta asserted that they need at least three years for a transition. Mali was supposed to hold elections in February; this was postponed without further details. Burkina Faso has planned to conduct elections this year, but the military claimed that fighting insurgency is their priority. ECOWAS has been mediating with the juntas for a civilian transition. However, suspension from the bloc, sanctions and failed negotiations, and the threat of a military intervention following the coup in Niger increased the tensions. Additionally, in December, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed a mutual defence pact against any foreign military intervention and established the Alliance of Shael States (AES).

Second, the role of external actors. External actors, including France and the US, called on the military leaders to reverse the coup. French President Emmanuel Macron announced support for ECOWAS’ planned military intervention in Niger against its refusal to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. This came after France lost its bilateral, security and economic ties with all three countries following the widespread anti-French sentiments and accusations of French interference in internal affairs. French troops had to withdraw from Mali in November 2022, Burkina Faso in February 2023 and Niger in December 2023; all following military coups. They accused France of influencing ECOWAS to impose sanctions and carry out military intervention. Besides, following the deteriorated ties with the West amidst the sanctions, especially France, the three military governments have established military ties with alternative powers, including Russia and Iran.

Third, the role of sanctions. ECOWAS, the African Union, the EU and the US had imposed sanctions on all three countries calling to reverse the coups; however, sanctions have failed. Although sanctions on Mali and Burkina Faso were lifted, Niger continues to face severe repercussions under sanctions. In Niger, ECOWAS imposed the closure of land and air borders, a no-fly zone for commercial flights, suspended financial transactions and froze assets of the countries in ECOWAS’ central banks. It disrupted livelihood and exacerbated humanitarian crises. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), in Niger, the number of people facing food security doubled from 3.3 million following the coup. Niger shares a 1,608 kilometres long border with Nigeria where nearly 8.5 million people from several border towns depend on cross-border trade. The border closure has disrupted the livelihood of a larger population, with rising cost of living, inflation and business losses.

In perspective
First, the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS was not unexpected. All three governments had implicated no intention to adhere to what they claimed as a France-influenced ECOWAS. The new Sahel alliance was the first step towards implying its intention for a sub-region of like-minded countries independent of ECOWAS. A withdrawal from the 49-year-old bloc would potentially change the regional dynamics. With a strengthening military regime bloc, further coups are likely to happen with military leaders wanting to join the new Sahel bloc. A non-allegiance to ECOWAS would also imply that a democratic transition in all three countries is idealistic in the near future.

Second, the sanctions always backfired. With sanctions in place and insurgency on pace, the repercussions would not limit to Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. The spillover effect would extend to the whole of West Africa. While the new alliance seeks security collaborations, with deteriorated ties with the West and the rest of the region, these countries lack the capacity, funding and equipment to sustain it. This would imply an increased jihadist and rebel insurgency in the region. 


Issues in Peace and Conflict This Week:
Regional Roundups

Akriti Sharma, Alka Bala, Vetriselvi Baskaran, Akhil Ajith, Rohini Reenum, Rishika Yadav, Anu Maria Joseph, Femy Francis, Padmashree Anandhan, Dhriti Mukherjee, Shamini Velayutham and Narmatha S

East and Southeast Asia
China: Claims over the Scarborough Shoal
On 30 January, a Chinese Coast Guard spokesperson stated that China has an indisputable claim over the Scarborough Shoal and its nearby waters. He added that the four Philippine personnel, who illegally intruded on certain areas on 28 January were warned to leave. and that the interaction was by law and was professional and standardised. China claims the entire South China Sea, which has angered its neighbours and caused multiple accusations and run-offs between China and the Philippines.

China: Philippines to sign Coast Guard deal with Vietnam amid threat from Beijing
On 25 January, Philippine President Marcos Jr announced his plan to visit Hanoi to sign a Coast Guard cooperation with Vietnam. Amid their competing claims in the South China Sea, the two countries would sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for greater cooperation between their coast guards. The deal aims to reduce the risk of clashes between the fishing vessels and encroachment into each other’s waters. 

Australia: Albanese says Canberra is a “security partner of choice” for Papua New Guinea
On 30 January, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stressed that the country is the “security partner of choice” for Papua New Guinea. The statement came in light of Papua New Guinea expressing open support for China, seeking a security and policy deal. Earlier in 2023, China offered to assist Papua New Guinea with training the police force and providing equipment and surveillance technology. Albanese stated that the talks between China and Papua New Guinea were in the early stages and that the Pacific country would not want to “jeopardise” its relations with Australia and the US. 

North Korea: Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile tested
On 31 January, North Korea announced that it had successfully conducted the test drill of the Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile. The launch was meant to check its rapid counterattack posture and improve its strategic striking capability. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the test missile launched into the Yellow Sea did not raise any security threat for the neighbouring countries. It first test-fired the Hwasal-1 and Hwasal-2 cruise missiles in September 2021 and January 2022, respectively. The Hwasal-2 missile has a flight range of 2,000 kilometres.

Pacific: The US deploys three aircraft carriers in the Pacific for joint exercises with Tokyo
On 31 January, the US Navy deployed three aircraft carriers in the Pacific to conduct joint naval exercises with Japan in the Philippine Sea. The US Navy deployment was part of its efforts to deter China and North Korea. The US Navy was joined by USS Carl Vinson and USS Theodore Roosevelt. The USS Ronald Reagan was deployed as a forward aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan. According to Rear Admiral Christopher Alexander, the US Navy was paying attention to the Indo-Pacific Region, and its recent demonstrations imply that the US was not distracted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

South Asia
Pakistan: TTP launches new wing ‘Istrna’ to target Punjab police
On 29 January, Dawn reported that the Dera Ghazi Khan region police were on high alert as the banned militant group, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), had reportedly launched a new wing named ‘Istrna’ targeting Punjab police personnel. Three Dera Ghazi Khan check posts- Lakhani, Jhangi and Triman- were vulnerable as they are located along the hard tribal areas along the provincial borders. The TTP wing, initially composed of nearly 12 militants, was suspected to have increased its members to around 50. The Pakistan Army has increased its presence in Dera Ghazi Khan. The Dera Ghazi Khan Regional Police Officer, Sajjad Hussain Manj, confirmed the existence of the new TTP group and stated that efforts were on track to trace and eliminate them.

Pakistan: Nine killed in targeted attack on Pakistani workers in Iran
On 27 January, armed assailants targeted a room in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province, where 13 Pakistani labourers from Lodhran and Muzaffargarh were staying. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that nine people were killed and two were critically injured in the firing. Survivors stated that the attackers instructed all Pakistanis to stand before firing indiscriminately. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack and initiated an investigation.

Pakistan: Iran and Pakistan’s foreign ministers to discuss bilateral ties amidst missile exchange fallout
On 28 January, The Express Tribune reported that the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amirabdollahian, would meet with his Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad to address the recent strain in bilateral ties caused by missile exchanges. The talks followed the killing of nine Pakistani labourers in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province, prompting Pakistan to urge an investigation. Amirabdollahian assured that Tehran aimed to safeguard regional peace and friendship. The ministers would discuss “new terms of engagement,” seeking reconciliation. 

Pakistan: Security forces thwart coordinated terror attacks in Balochistan
On 30 January, Balochistan’s Interim Minister of Information, Jan Achakzai, revealed that six militants were killed after security forces thwarted three coordinated terror attacks in the Mach area of Balochistan province. Previously, Achakzai had blamed terrorists affiliated with the Aslam Acho group for the attack; however, the Majeed Brigade of the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack later. 

Pakistan: 19 Pakistanis rescued from Somali pirates by the Indian Navy
On 30 January, the Indian Navy revealed that it had rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, Al Naeemi, hijacked by the Somali pirates. The rescue occurred off the Somali coast, 850 nautical miles (1,574 kilometres) west of the Indian city of Kochi on 29 January. An Indian Navy spokesperson stated that the warship INS Sumitra “compelled the safe release” of the 19 Pakistani crew members. The crew had been taken hostage by 11 Somali pirates. In January, Indian forces rescued 17 crew members of another Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, Iman, taken hostage by the Somali pirates. The incidents have fuelled concerns regarding a resurgence of pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia.

Pakistan: TTP receives “significant backing” from Al Qaeda and Afghan Taliban, says UN
On 1 February, Dawn reported that the 33rd report submitted by the ISIL (aka Daesh) and Al Qaeda/Taliban Monitoring to the United Nations Security Council Committee revealed “significant backing” from Al Qaeda and other factions including the Afghan Taliban for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for conducting attacks in Pakistan. It argued that the support extended beyond arms provision and included “active on-ground assistance.” Despite the Afghan Taliban’s official stance against TTP’s activities outside Afghanistan, the group has continued its cross-border attacks into Pakistan. The report further highlighted the establishment of a new TTP base in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Al Qaeda’s role in training, guidance and resource allocation. 

Sri Lanka: Internet safety bill passed amid protests
On 24 January, Sri Lanka passed the Online Safety Act to regulate online content. The act provides the government power to assess and remove "prohibited" content on the internet while maintaining a check on cybercrime. However, there were several protests against the bill by the opposition and right groups, which claimed that the act was a tool to curb dissent and suppress voices against the government ahead of elections. According to BBC, a Sri Lankan pro-democracy group stated that the “government's adamant pursuit of the legislation was a clear indication of its intention to silent dissent and suppress civic activism as the country was still reeling from the consequences of its worst economic crisis.”

India: Ongoing violence in Manipur
On 30 January, two people belonging to the Meitei community were killed and three were injured during heavy firing that took place in the Imphal West district in Manipur. Previously that week, a village volunteer was killed in a gunfighting between armed people from the Meiti and Kuki-Zo communities. The Manipur police said that the search operations in the area were ongoing.

Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa
Iran: US warned before the Kerman bombings
On 26 January, Al Jazeera reported that the US had warned Iran that the Islamic State was preparing to carry out a terrorist attack before the twin blasts that killed nearly 100 people in the southeastern city of Kerman on 3 January. An official told Al Jazeera that “the US government followed a longstanding ‘duty to warn’ policy that has been implemented across administrations to warn governments against potential lethal threats.” He added that “we provide these warnings in part because we do not want to see innocent lives lost in terror attacks.”

Israel: Three militants killed by special forces in West Bank
On 30 January, three Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli troops during an undercover operation in a hospital in the city of Jenin, West Bank. According to Israeli authorities, the three individuals were involved in planning an attack akin to the one carried out on 7 October 2023 by Hamas. 

Syria: US troops killed at border
On 29 January, a drone strike on a US base near the Jordan-Syria border killed three US soldiers. US President Joe Biden asserted that the attack was carried out by Iran-backed militant groups. However, Iran rejected its involvement in the attack. 

Lebanon: IDF hits the operational headquarters of Hezbollah
On 30 January, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets attacked an observation station and Hezbollah’s operational headquarters in the Al-Khiam region of Lebanon. Furthermore, the IDF reported that it bombed an observation station and a military facility near the towns of Ayta ash Shab and Mhaibib. According to the IDF, no casualties were reported.

Yemen: Ten Houthi drones targeted by US Military
On 1 February, the US military launched strikes in Yemen against ten drones that are part of the Houthi rebels. The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) stated: “This action will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for US Navy vessels and merchant vessels.” On 31 January, the Houthis stated that all US and UK warships engaged in aggression against Yemen were to be targeted. 

Sudan: Fight between armed groups in Abyei region  
On 29 January, BBC Africa reported on the two armed groups carrying out raids in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan. The Ngok and Twic ethnic armed groups from South Sudan’s Warrap state have been fighting since 27 January over land. South Sudan and Sudan claim ownership over the Abyei region and the conflict over the claims has remained unresolved since 2011. Abyei Special Administrative Area authorities mentioned that at least 42 people, mostly women and children, were killed in the attack, adding that the Twics had been carrying out a series of "barbaric coordinated attacks." On 29 January, the UNIFSA stated: "Currently, according to local authorities, 52 civilians have lost their lives, while 64 others are said to be gravely wounded."

Ethiopia: Starvation deaths in Tigray and Amhara
On 31 January, BBC reported on the severe food insecurity in the Tigray and Amhara regions of Ethiopia. The government had previously denied the starvation death reports issued by the local officials. According to the national ombudsman, nearly 400 people have died out of hunger and food insecurity in the Tigray and Amhara regions in recent months. Ethiopia's Ombudsman had sent experts to study the cases in the region and concluded that 351 died in Tigray and 44 in Amhara. The memo by the Tigray Food Cluster says that only 14 per cent of 3.2 million people get food aid from humanitarian agencies in Tigray this month. Following a large grain scam in Tigray in March last year, the UN and the US suspended food supply to the region. According to the UN, nearly 20.1 million people across Ethiopia need humanitarian aid due to drought, conflict and a poor economy.

Cameroon: Militant attack kills a civilian
On 30 January, BBC reported on a violent militant attack in the capital city of Buae in Cameroon. One civilian was reportedly killed. The Anglophone rebels have been carrying out frequent attacks demanding a separate state for decades. Recently, they have been forcing the residents to carry out the so-called “ghost-town” protests to halt economic activities.

Niger: 22 people killed in suspected jihadist attack
On 30 January, BBC Africa reported that at least 22 people were killed in a suspected jihadist attack in Motagatta village bordering Nigeria. BBC quoted an unidentified official who told AFP news agency that attackers came in motorbikes and began shooting people. Although the military government mentioned opacity on the origin of the attack, jihadist insurgency in Niger has risen since 2015. 

Europe 
Russia: Claims and counterclaims over Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft crash
On 26 January, after Russia claimed Ukraine shot down its military transport plane Ilyushin Il-76, the former called for a meeting of the UN Security Council. Russia’s Deputy Ambassador, Dmitry Polyanskiy, stated: “All of the information that we have today shows that we are dealing with a premeditated, thought through crime.” He added that Ukraine's leadership was well aware of the route and the information on soldier transit. Ukraine's Deputy Ambassador, Khrystyna Hayovyshyn, countered that “Ukraine was not informed about the number of vehicles, roads and means of transportation of the captives.” On the same day, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, stated that the investigation report of the plane crash would be released in a few days. He claimed that Ukraine “did it by mistake or thoughtlessly,” but was regardless responsible for the plane crash. On 25 January, Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, called for an international investigation into the crash of the Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft. He accused Russia of “playing with the lives of Ukrainian prisoners.” 

Russia: Drone attack on Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery
On 29 January, the Governor of Yaroslavl Oblast in Russia, Mikhail Yevrayev, claimed that Russian air defences had thwarted a drone attack on the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in the region. Yevrayev asserted that there were “no injuries, no fire,” and that “law enforcement agencies and special services” were at the site. This development followed a series of drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, which to an extent disrupted fuel production.

The Americas
Venezuela: Vice President responds to US’ reimposition of sanctions
On 30 January, Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, stated that “all of Venezuela rejected the rude and improper blackmail and ultimatum” by the US government. This was in response to the US decision to reinstate oil and gas sanctions, and warning of deporting Venezuelan migrants without documents in the US. Additionally, the US Department of Treasury gave US entities the deadline of 13 February to end transactions with a Venezuelan mining company. The US decided to reimpose sanctions after Venezuela’s Supreme Court announced on 26 January that it would uphold a ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, which she described as “judicial criminality.” The US has claimed that actions by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, including the ban on Machado were “inconsistent with the agreements” signed between the two countries. Rodriguez warned that if the US took “the wrong step of intensifying the economic aggression against Venezuela … as of February 13 repatriation flights for Venezuelan migrants would be immediately cancelled.”
 
Mexico: Return of bullfighting after two years sparks protests
On 28 January, Mexico City held its first bullfight since 2022, leading to protests by animal rights activists. Although a judge had sided with animal rights activists and ordered the indefinite suspension of the practice, the Supreme Court revoked the decision in December 2023. Protesters assembled near the bullfighting arena, stating that “torture is not art, it is not culture,” and called for an end to the “deaths of innocents.” As per the Humane Society International, bullfights kill 250,000 bulls annually. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has suggested holding a referendum on the future of bullfighting in Mexico.
 
Brazil: Police search properties linked to Jair Bolsonaro’s son in spy probe
On 29 January, Brazilian federal police conducted searches on properties connected to Carlos Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, as part of an investigation into alleged illegal spying on political opponents during his father’s presidency. Carlos Bolsonaro, already under investigation for running a fake news agency, faces accusations of using data illegally collected by the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (Abin). The probe is focused on clandestine actions by Abin during Bolsonaro’s term, with suspicions that Carlos Bolsonaro may have utilised the data to spread fake news against his father’s opponents. 
 
Peru: Former intelligence could face 25 years in jail for involvement in 1992 massacre of farmers
On 29 January, the intelligence chief of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, Vladimiro Montesinos, pleaded guilty to charges of homicide, murder, and forced disappearances linked to the 1992 massacre of six farmers. The farmers were executed as they were accused of being part of a rebel group. Prosecutors are hoping to secure a sentence of 25 years for Montesinos, who has been imprisoned since 2001 due to corruption schemes and human rights violations.
 
Haiti: Government takes decisive steps to address violence
On 30 January, Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, met with officials from countries including the US, Canada, Japan and Germany along with the UN, and the EU which are part of an international committee to strengthen Haiti’s police department. Henry’s office stated that the program aims at the operational and institutional reinforcement of Haiti’s National Police to help them fight gangs and generate money for this. On 29 January, a week after Henry announced the National Agency for Protected Areas would be restructured to deal with “serious problems of internal dysfunction,” the government announced a crackdown on the heavily armed state environmental department. Agents of the department were blamed for clashes with the police, and were restricted from circulating within towns unless it was to “improve the security climate of the country and to bring peace and tranquillity for all Haitians.” Further, the head of the agency, Jeantel Joseph, was dismissed after being accused of prompting agents to call for Henry’s resignation.
 
Colombia: Government and largest rebel group to “strengthen” ongoing ceasefire
On 29 January, Colombia’s government and the country’s largest rebel group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), stated that the ongoing ceasefire which began in March 2023 and was set to expire on 29 January, would be extended by a week while talks between both sides would continue in Cuba. Both sides have agreed to abide by the ceasefire’s conditions, which were introduced to “improve the humanitarian situation” of violence-affected areas. The ELN has complained that the military launched operations in areas under their control during the ceasefire, adding that kidnappings would only be stopped if alternate sources of income for their operations were given.
  
The US: Biden says he is not looking for a “wider war in the Middle East”
On 30 January, US President Joe Biden stated that although he decided to respond to the strike that killed three US troops near the Jordan-Syria border on 28 January, he did not want the war in the Middle East to escalate. The White House national security spokesperson, John Kirby, voiced similar views stating that the US would take a “tiered approach,” and that all action would be taken in an “appropriate fashion.”
 
The US: Talks held to end military coalition with Iraq
On 27 January, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and top officials from both the Iraqi military forces and the US-led coalition, met in Baghdad. Al-Sudani’s office stated: “Military experts will oversee ending the military mission of the Global Coalition against Daesh [ISIL], a decade after its initiation and after it achieved its mission in partnership with Iraqi security and military forces.” Approximately 2,500 US troops were deployed in Iraq as part of a coalition created in 2014 to assist the Iraqi government in defeating ISIL. The US stated that it plans to form a committee to negotiate the terms of the mission’s termination, which were discussed in 2023. 


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On 31 January, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 14 years in jail and were ordered to pay a USD 5.3 million fine. This sentence was part of the Toshakhana case, under which both Khan and Bibi were accused of selling state gifts. Separately, on 30 January, Khan was sentenced to ten years in prison in the Cipher case. This case revolved around allegations accusing Khan of leaking secret diplomatic correspondence from Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington to Islamabad.

Khan, a former cricket star turned politician, served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from August 2018 to April 2022. He gained global recognition for his cricketing achievements, leading Pakistan to its first World Cup victory in 1992. In 1996, Khan founded the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, and rose to fame through his promise of changing Pakistan from a “small group of wealthy and a sea of poor” to an ideal example of an “Islamic welfare state.” However, after winning the 2018 elections, he faced mass criticism for sidelining political opponents and several economic issues. He was thus ousted from power in 2022. 

Since then, Khan has faced dozens of criminal charges. The Cipher case revolves around the diplomatic document Cipher, which Khan allegedly failed to return. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed an FIR in August 2023, accusing Khan and Qureshi of communicating information from the classified document to the public, violating the Official Secrets Act. In March 2022, Imran claimed to have proof of a foreign conspiracy to topple his government, supported by “foreign funding.” The Cipher’s contents, published by the Intercept, indicated US objections to Pakistan’s stance on the Ukraine crisis, forming the basis of Imran’s claim of a US conspiracy. The PTI and Khan’s lawyers have objected to proceedings being conducted in “kangaroo courts” in a manner that did not allow Khan to defend himself.

These events coincide with Pakistan’s upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled on 8 February. Despite being barred from running due to a prior criminal conviction, Khan’s influence remains potent, evidenced by his grassroots following and anti-establishment rhetoric. PTI has asserted that they were not given a level playing field in the run-up to elections, bringing up instances of their party symbol being banned and internet disruptions during their online campaigns. Khan’s trial and the sidelining of the PTI have led to people questioning the fairness of the elections. On 30 January, Khan urged his supporters to “take revenge for every injustice” with their vote. 


ICJ ruling against Israel
Shamini Velayutham

On 26 January, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced its preliminary decision in a case that South Africa filed accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. At the ruling, Israel was ordered to take all reasonable steps to prevent incitement to genocide, ensure aid and services reach Palestinians under siege in Gaza, and preserve evidence of crimes committed in Gaza. The judges stated: “At least some of the acts and omissions alleged by South Africa to have been committed by Israel in Gaza appear to be capable of falling within the provisions of the (Genocide) Convention.” However, the court did not order an instant ceasefire in Gaza. In addition, the court expressed its “deep concern” about the fate of the hostages being held in Gaza and urged the Hamas and other armed organisations to free the prisoners promptly and unconditionally. At least 15 justices voted in favour of enforcing the so-called provisional measures. UN experts stated that the historic decision by the ICJ offers the first real hope to safeguard civilians in Gaza who are suffering from apocalyptic humanitarian conditions, destruction, mass casualties, injuries and irreversible trauma. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, called the accusation of genocide against his country “outrageous” and vowed to take all measures to protect itself.


This Week in History
1 February 2021: Three years of Coup d’état of Myanmar
Alka Bala

On 1 February 2021, Myanmar’s military, Tatmadaw, arbitrarily seized power from the elected government and detained its civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint post raids in the capital city Naypyidaw. Tatmadaw, by invoking Article 417 of the 2008 constitution, declared a “state of national emergency” for a year. The military charged Suu Kyi with nineteen criminal charges, including allegations of corruption and violation of the Official Secrets Act, sentencing her to prison for 26 years. Power was transferred to the military by invoking Article 418, which handed over the control of all three organs of government to the commander-in-chief, General Min Aung Hlaing. The junta justified this takeover by citing the irregular elections in 2020, highlighting discrepancies in the voter lists and the failure of the Union Election Commission to resolve the issue. The National League for Democracy, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, had come to power post a landslide victory in the 2020 elections. The claims of irregularities in the election were rejected by the election commission and international and domestic observers due to lack of evidence. 

To advance its coup, the military halted communications and internet in the country and blocked banks and other financial services. Media and radio services were also abruptly shut down obstructing the flow of information among the citizens. In April 2022, a shadow government, the National Unity Government was formed by the elected officials who were ousted by the military. Civil disobedience and resistance from the citizens were met with a violent response from the junta, where more than 15,500 people were arrested as of September 2022. 

The international response to the coup was marked with condemnation and criticism, where the UN Secretary-General, António Gutters, declared the coup as a “serious blow to democratic reforms.” Myanmar’s transition to democracy was in a fragile state, which worsened after the military takeover, with reports of human rights abuses and instances of increasing state-based violence. Targeted sanctions were placed by the US and the UK aimed to drain out Junta’s revenue resources. However, the supply of arms by Russia and China to Myanmar and its diplomatic support helped the junta survive the sanctions. Although General Min Aung Hlaing signed the Five Point Consensus drawn up by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) aimed at ending the violence and solving the political crisis through dialogue, it did not materialise into real actions.

In 2021, the junta promised to hold elections after one year of state emergency, however, they extended the emergency four times and postponed elections as resistance fighting began in Sagaing, Magway, Bago Tanintharyi regions and Karen, Kayah and Chin states. Currently, the resistance movement against the junta, labelled Operation 1027 by the Three Brotherhood Alliance, is gaining momentum by taking control of 422 junta bases and seven towns indicating an eventual handover of power from the junta government.


About the authors
Nuha Aamina and Alka Bala are Undergraduate scholars at St Joseph’s University, Bangalore.

Akriti Sharma and Rohini Reenum are PhD Scholars at NIAS.

Padmashree Anandhan and Anu Maria Joseph are Research Associates at NIAS. Femy Francis, Dhriti Mukherjee, Akhil Ajith and Shamini Velayutham are Research Assistants at NIAS.

Vetriselvi Baskaran and Narmatha S are Postgraduate scholars at the University of Madras. 
The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of any institutions or organisations.


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What was the recent China-PIC joint statement about? What it says, and what it means?
June 2025 | CWA # 1731

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed

Where does the Black Lives Matter Movement stand today?
June 2025 | CWA # 1728

M Kejia

G7 Summit 2025:
The Focus on the Middle East and Trade negotiations
June 2025 | CWA # 1726

GP Team

The World This Week #316
China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan, and the G7 Summit in Canada
June 2025 | CWA # 1725

Brighty Ann Sarah, R Preetha, Santhiya M, Aparna A Nair & M Kejia

Operation Midnight Hammer: US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran
What were the three Iranian nuclear sites that were targeted? What are the B2 Bombers and Bunker Buster Bombs? What do these attacks mean? What Next?
June 2025 | CWA # 1724

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly #286
The Spiralling Israel-Iran Crisis, and the Dangerous Hunger Hotspots
June 2025 | CWA # 1722

Rizwana Banu S

Why is Diego Garcia important to the US?
June 2025 | CWA # 1721

Rizwana Banu S and Santhiya M

Who are the Afrikaners?
Why is Trump interested in the Afrikaner question in South Africa?
June 2025 | CWA # 1720

Lekshmi MK

New WMO Report on Arctic Warming
What are the social, economic and environmental implications of Arctic warming
June 2025 | CWA # 1719

J Yamini  

What contributes to the rise of BYD
June 2025 | CWA # 1717

J Yamini

Gender Violence in Pakistan:
What are the larger issues in the Noor Mukadam case?
June 2025 | CWA # 1715

Femy Francis

The US-China:
On Tariffs, Rare Earths and Visas
June 2025 | CWA # 1713

GP Team

The World This Week #315
The UN Ocean Conference in France and the US-China Meeting in London
June 2025 | CWA # 1711

Gauri Gupta

June 2025 | CWA # 1709

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly #284-285
Cambodia-Thailand Border Tensions, Protests in the US, and the Indigenous Mori question in New Zealand
June 2025 | CWA # 1708

Santhiya M

The RPP and UML showcase their strength in the streets of Kathmandu
June 2025 | CWA # 1706

Merin Treesa Alex

Instability to possible stability
June 2025 | CWA # 1705

GP Team

The World This Week #314
Elections in South Korea and Poland I China and the Pacific Island Countries I Bangladesh Election Announcement 2026
June 2025 | CWA # 1702

Lekshmi MK

June 2025 | CWA # 1701

Santhiya M

June 2025 | CWA # 1700

R Preetha

Ethiopia bans the TPLF
What does the TPLF ban mean for the Pretoria agreement? What next for Ethiopia?
June 2025 | CWA # 1698

Gauri Gupta

June 2025 | CWA # 1694

Aashish Ganeshan

The US:
Harvard vs Trump Administration
June 2025 | CWA # 1693

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

The focus on Politics, Trade and Defence
June 2025 | CWA # 1691

GP Team

The World This Week #313
China-ASEAN-GCC Summit I President Macron's visit to South East Asia I Trump Vs Harvard
May 2025 | CWA # 1690

GP Team

The World This Week #312
Elections in Romania, Portugal & Poland I UK-EU Summit
May 2025 | CWA # 1689

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine
May 2025 | CWA # 1688

Ayan Datta

Gaza
May 2025 | CWA # 1685

Aparna A Nair

UK-EU Summit:
First step towards a reset
May 2025 | CWA # 1684

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed

No clear winners, yet
May 2025 | CWA # 1683

Aashish Ganeshan

Elections in Portugal:
The Rise of Chega Party and the Search for Political Stability
May 2025 | CWA # 1680

Padmashree Anandhan

May 2025 | CWA # 1678

Gauri Gupta

China in Latin America
China-CELAC forum: Strengthening ties with Latin America and Caribbean
May 2025 | CWA # 1677

GP Team

The World This Week #310-311
China in Latin America and the Carribbean I Trump's Middle East Visit I Denmark as the new Arctic Chair
May 2025 | CWA # 1675

Lekshmi MK

Turkey:
PKK disbands after 40 years of armed insurgency
May 2025 | CWA # 1674

Anu Maria Joseph

May 2025 | CWA # 1673

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine:
The Discussion in Turkiye and the Elusive Ceasefire
May 2025 | CWA # 1671

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

US, Ukraine and Russia:
Air attacks amidst a Minerals deal and Ceasefire Proposals
May 2025 | CWA # 1669

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

On Memory, Justice, Diplomacy, Strategy, and Narratives
May 2025 | CWA # 1667

R Preetha and Brighty Ann Sarah

East Asia:
Tough Tariff Negotiations with the US
May 2025 | CWA # 1666

Padmashree Anandhan

The US-Ukraine
The mineral deal with the US
May 2025 | CWA # 1665
Conflict Weekly # 280-81
India-Pakistan De-escalation I Ukraine Discussion in Istanbul I The Battle over Port Sudan I Disbanding of PKK in Turkiye I France-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions
May 2025 | CWA # 1663

R Preetha

Canada Elections 2025:
What do the results convey? What next for Mark Carney?
April 2025 | CWA # 1658

GP Team

April 2025 | CWA # 1657

Abhishiktha S Kumar

Who wants the King to return and who opposes it?
April 2025 | CWA # 1655

IPRI Team

April 2025 | CWA # 1642

Esther Gamako Zugwai

March 2025 | CWA # 1641

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

March 2025 | CWA # 1639

Anu Maria Joseph

March 2025 | CWA # 1634

Nuha Aamina

March 2025 | CWA # 1622

GP Team

March 2025 | CWA # 1621

Vaneeta

March 2025 | CWA # 1613

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

March 2025 | CWA # 1609

IPRI Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1594

Ayan Datta

February 2025 | CWA # 1592

South Asia Brief Team

February 2025 | CWA # 1591

GP Team

February 2025 | CWA # 1590

IPRI Team

December 2024 | CWA # 1579

Sayeka Ghosh

January 2025 | CWA # 1573

Vaneeta

January 2025 | CWA # 1570

Vaneeta

January 2025 | CWA # 1565

GP Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1563

IPRI Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1562

Ayan Datta

December 2024 | CWA # 1555

Nupur Priya

November 2024 | CWA # 1544

Ayan Datta

November 2024 | CWA # 1537

Rohini Reenum

October 2024 | CWA # 1522

Advik S Mohan

October 2024 | CWA # 1480

IPRI Team

October 2024 | CWA # 1479

GP Team

September 2024 | CWA # 1476

Advik S Mohan

September 2024 | CWA # 1472

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1465

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1458

Samruddhi Pathak

August 2024 | CWA # 1457

Padmashree Anandhan

August 2024 | CWA # 1448

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1446

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1445

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2024 | CWA # 1444

Ayan Datta

August 2024 | CWA # 1442

Vetriselvi Baskaran

August 2024 | CWA # 1437

Prajwal T V

August 2024 | CWA # 1427

Ken B Varghese

July 2024 | CWA # 1416

GP Team

July 2024 | CWA # 1413

Ramya B

July 2024 | CWA # 1404

Vetriselvi Baskaran

July 2024 | CWA # 1392

Ayan Datta

June 2024 | CWA # 1377

GP Team

June 2024 | CWA # 1368

Ayan Datta & Sayeka Ghosh

June 2024 | CWA # 1355

GP Team

June 2024 | CWA # 1349

Padmashree Anandhan

June 2024 | CWA # 1339

LS Hareesh

May 2024 | CWA # 1336

Femy Francis

May 2024 | CWA # 1330

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1321

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1320

Femy Francis

May 2024 | CWA # 1318

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1311

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1310

Dhriti Mukherjee

May 2024 | CWA # 1308

GP Team

May 2024 | CWA # 1307

IPRI Team

April 2024 | CWA # 1286

Karthik Manoharan

April 2024 | CWA # 1282

Femy Francis

April 2024 | CWA # 1275

Ramya B

April 2024 | CWA # 1273

GP Team

April 2024 | CWA # 1265

Devi Chandana M

March 2024 | CWA # 1251

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
March 2024 | CWA # 1246

Sivasubramanian K

March 2024 | CWA # 1243

GP Team

February 2024 | CWA # 1226

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
January 2024 | CWA # 1211

Bibhu Prasad Routray

January 2024 | CWA # 1199

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1152

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1150

NIAS Africa Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1149

Sneha Surendran

November 2023 | CWA # 1148

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1146

IPRI Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1142

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1140

GP Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1114

Prerana P

June 2023 | CWA # 1113

CR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1091

Annem Naga Bindhu Madhuri

Issues for Europe
October 2023 | CWA # 1090

Yogeswari S

October 2023 | CWA # 1087

PR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1083

GP Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1076

IPRI Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1071

Dhriti Mukherjee

August 2023 | CWA # 1070

Ankit Singh

September 2023 | CWA # 1067

PR Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1062

Feben Itty

September 2023 | CWA # 1061

Genesy B

September 2023 | CWA # 1060

Sreeja JS

August 2023 | CWA # 1049

IPRI Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1045

NIAS Africa Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1043

Sneha Surendran

August 2023 | CWA # 1042

Nithyashree RB

August 2023 | CWA # 1038

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2023 | CWA # 1036

NIAS Africa Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1024

NIAS Africa Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1022

Ankita Dutta

July 2023 | CWA # 1019

Sneha Surendran

July 2023 | CWA # 1016

Medini Hegde

July 2023 | CWA # 1015

Ramya Balasubramanian

July 2023 | CWA # 1009

GP Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1008

IPRI Team

June 2023 | CWA # 985

GP Team

June 2023 | CWA # 977

NIAS Africa Team

June 2023 | CWA # 976

Jerry Franklin

June 2023 | CWA # 974

Akshaya S

June 2023 | CWA # 968

Rishika Yadav and Nityashree RB

May 2023 | CWA # 955

Amit Gupta

May 2023 | CWA # 953

GP Team

May 2023 | CWA # 952

Rishika Yadav

April 2023 | CWA # 943

NIAS Africa Team

April 2023 | CWA # 935

GP Team

March 2023 | CWA # 931

Himani Pant

March 2023 | CWA # 929

IPRI Team

March 2023 | CWA # 927

Indrani Talukdar

January 2023 | CWA # 922

Bhoomika Sesharaj

January 2023 | CWA # 921

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

March 2023 | CWA # 919

NIAS Africa Team

January 2023 | CWA # 901

Riya Itisha Ekka

January 2023 | CWA # 900

Apoorva Sudhakar

January 2023 | CWA # 899

Sayani Rana

January 2023 | CWA # 892

IPRI Team

January 2023 | CWA # 891

NIAS Africa Team

December 2022 | CWA # 886

Sethuraman Nadarajan

December 2022 | CWA # 879

Padmashree Anandhan

The Ukraine War
December 2022 | CWA # 872

Sapna Elsa Abraham

November 2022 | CWA # 848

Vignesh Ram

November 2022 | CWA # 838

Rishma Banerjee

Tracing Europe's droughts
November 2022 | CWA # 836

Padmashree Anandhan

November 2022 | CWA # 833

Rishma Banerjee

November 2022 | CWA # 814

IPRI Team

October 2022 | CWA # 809

Padmashree Anandhan

October 2022 | CWA # 808

Devjyoti Saha

October 2022 | CWA # 807

Dr Beena

October 2022 | CWA # 794

GP Team

September 2022 | CWA # 786

GP Team

July 2022 | CWA # 769

NIAS Africa Team

July 2022 | CWA # 762

Padmashree Anandhan

July 2022 | CWA # 760

GP Team

July 2022 | CWA # 759

IPRI Team

July 2022 | CWA # 757

IPRI Team

July 2022 | CWA # 756

NIAS Africa Team

June 2022 | CWA # 751

NIAS Africa Team

June 2022 | CWA # 743

NIAS Africa Team

April 2022 | CWA # 724

IPRI Team

April 2022 | CWA # 723

STIR Team

April 2022 | CWA # 720

GP Team

April 2022 | CWA # 719

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 707

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 706

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 705

NIAS Africa Team

In Focus: Libya
March 2022 | CWA # 703

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 701

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 697

Avishka Ashok

March 2022 | CWA # 696

Nireekshan Bollimpalli 

March 2022 | CWA # 695

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 693

PR Team

March 2022 | CWA # 692

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 691

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 689

GP Team

February 2022 | CWA # 688

Padmashree Anandhan

February 2022 | CWA # 685

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 683
February 2022 | CWA # 682

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 679

Porkkodi Ganeshpandian and Angkuran Dey

February 2022 | CWA # 678

Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan 

February 2022 | CWA # 668

Amit Gupta

January 2022 | CWA # 653

STIR Team

January 2022 | CWA # 645

Ankit Singh

January 2022 | CWA # 640

Ankit Singh

January 2022 | CWA # 639

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

January 2022 | CWA # 638

Sneha M

December 2021 | CWA # 630

GP Team

Europe in 2021
November 2021 | CWA # 613

GP Team

November 2021 | CWA # 610

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

November 2021 | CWA # 602

D. Suba Chandran

October 2021 | CWA # 595

Joeana Cera Matthews 

October 2021 | CWA # 593

Harini Madhusudhan

October 2021 | CWA # 590

Sneha M

October 2021 | CWA # 588

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

TLP is back again
October 2021 | CWA # 586

Apoorva Sudhakar

October 2021 | CWA # 584

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

September 2021 | CWA # 560

Apoorva Sudhakar

September 2021 | CWA # 550

Joeana Cera Matthews 

September 2021 | CWA # 547

Lokendra Sharma

August 2021 | CWA # 539

STIR Team

August 2021 | CWA # 533

Dincy Adlakha

August 2021 | CWA # 532

Sarthak Jain

August 2021 | CWA # 528

STIR Team

Space Tourism
July 2021 | CWA # 512

Mohamad Aseel Ummer

July 2021 | CWA # 503

GP Team

June 2021 | CWA # 498

Gurpreet Singh

May 2021 | CWA # 467

Lokendra Sharma

May 2021 | CWA # 464

GP Team

April 2021 | CWA # 456

GP Team

March 2021 | CWA # 440

IPRI Team

February 2021 | CWA # 436

IPRI Team

February 2021 | CWA # 434

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

February 2021 | CWA # 428

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

February 2021 | CWA # 427

Apoorva Sudhakar

February 2021 | CWA # 424

GP Team

January 2021 | CWA # 415

GP Team

January 2021 | CWA # 411

D Suba Chandran

December 2020 | CWA # 405

Mallika Devi

December 2020 | CWA # 404

Harini Madhusudan

December 2020 | CWA # 403

Kamna Tiwary

December 2020 | CWA # 400

Sourina Bej

November 2020 | CWA # 369

IPRI Team

September 2020 | CWA # 337

Anju Annie Mammen

September 2020 | CWA # 336

Harini Madhusudan

September 2020 | CWA # 335

Sourina Bej

August 2020 | CWA # 320

IPRI Team

June 2020 | CWA # 304

Padmashree A

May 2020 | CWA # 295

GP Team

May 2020 | CWA # 293

Boa Wang

May 2020 | CWA # 288

Adnan Aziz Chowdhury

May 2020 | CWA # 286

Boa Wang

May 2020 | CWA # 283

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 277

IPRI Team

April 2020 | CWA # 272

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 271

IPRI Team

April 2020 | CWA # 259

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 255

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 253

IPRI Team

March 2020 | CWA # 250

Rashmi Ramesh

March 2020 | CWA # 240

GP Team

March 2020 | CWA # 239

IPRI Team

February 2020 | CWA # 235

Lakshmi V Menon

February 2020 | CWA # 212

GP Team

January 2020 | CWA # 209

Boa Wang

January 2020 | CWA # 208

Vivek Mishra

December 2019 | CWA # 196

Harini Madhusudan

November 2019 | CWA # 179

Rashmi Ramesh

October 2019 | CWA # 178

Sourina Bej

September 2019 | CWA # 164

GP Team

September 2019 | CWA # 162

Lakshman Chakravarthy N

5G: A Primer
September 2019 | CWA # 161

Rashmi Ramesh

July 2019 | CWA # 147

Vivek Mishra

June 2019 | CWA # 134

Sourina Bej

June 2019 | CWA # 133

Harini Madhusudan

June 2019 | CWA # 126

Jerin George

June 2019 | CWA # 124

GP Team

May 2019 | CWA # 117

Sourina Bej

May 2019 | CWA # 114

GP Team

May 2019 | CWA # 113

GP Team

April 2019 | CWA # 111

GP Team

January 2019 | CWA # 80

Abhishrut Singh

January 2019 | CWA # 78

Kriti

January 2019 | CWA # 77

Komal Tiwary

December 2018 | CWA # 71

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal
December 2018 | CWA # 70

Nasima Khatoon

The Maldives
December 2018 | CWA # 69

Harini Madhusudan

India
December 2018 | CWA # 68

Sourina Bej

Bangladesh
December 2018 | CWA # 67

Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer

Afghanistan
September 2018 | CWA # 58

Aparupa Bhattacherjee

August 2018 | CWA # 52

Oishee Majumdar

July 2018 | CWA # 47

Rahul Arockiaraj

July 2018 | CWA # 40

Rahul Arockiaraj

June 2018 | CWA # 26

Siddhatti Mehta

June 2018 | CWA # 21

Harini Madhusudan

May 2018 | CWA # 8

Samreen Wani

May 2018 | CWA # 1

Samreen Wani