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Gambia

Genocide case before international court ‘flawed and unfounded’, says Myanmar govt

Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar cross the border into Bangladesh.
Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar cross the border into Bangladesh.

Thirty-nine dead in Gambia migrant boat sinking, officials say

At least 31 dead in New Year’s migrant boat sinking off Gambia

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 2, 2026

Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe.
Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe.

Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

Gambia takes in Cameroon opposition leader after election-linked protests

FILE PHOTO: Presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his electoral campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his electoral campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue/File Photo

Gambia commutes death sentence over Jammeh-era killing of finance minister

Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation

Gambian activist Jaha Dukureh celebrates after the country's parliament rejected the bill to end a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in Banjul, Gambia July 15, 2024. REUTERS/Malick Njie
Gambian activist Jaha Dukureh celebrates after the country's parliament rejected the bill to end a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in Banjul, Gambia July 15, 2024. REUTERS/Malick Njie

Gambia's bid to unban FGM divides families and parliament

A man rides a cart past a poster advocating for an end to female genital mutilation (FGM), in Banjul, Gambia, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
A man rides a cart past a poster advocating for an end to female genital mutilation (FGM), in Banjul, Gambia, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

France, Britain and others allowed to intervene in Myanmar ICJ genocide case

Rohingya refugee children bathing in a stream at the Kutupalang refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on June 26. A UN fact-finding mission concluded that a 2017 military campaign by Myanmar that drove 730,000 Rohingya into Bangladesh had included “genocidal acts”.
Rohingya refugee children bathing in a stream at the Kutupalang refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on June 26. A UN fact-finding mission concluded that a 2017 military campaign by Myanmar that drove 730,000 Rohingya into Bangladesh had included “genocidal acts”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.