![Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712547684_TBPDFjpg.jpg)
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on? EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693800859_ArmyClashes.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on?
A conflict in Sudan wreaked havoc across the country, unleashed waves of ethnic violence and created the world's largest displacement.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703144120_TBImphaljpg.jpg)
India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes
Earlier efforts to carry out the last rites of the deceased were marred by conflicts between the communities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Sudanese women allege rape by armed fighters during ethnic attacks Sudanese women allege rape by armed fighters during ethnic attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701407750_TBReportjpg.jpg)
Sudanese women allege rape by armed fighters during ethnic attacks
Rape has been used as a weapon of war over the years in Sudan, human rights groups have said.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699940810_TunMyatNaing.jpg)
Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India
Myanmar's military junta is facing its biggest test after three ethnic minority forces launched a coordinated offensive.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699521741_TBpresidentmyamma.jpg)
Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president
The Myanmar junta is facing the biggest challenge to its authority, with a surge in attacks by pro-democracy and ethnic minority insurgents.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Thousands join Maulidur Rasul celebration in Sabah, Sarawak Thousands join Maulidur Rasul celebration in Sabah, Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695874849_HajjiNoor.jpg)
Thousands join Maulidur Rasul celebration in Sabah, Sarawak
People of diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds took the opportunity to witness the parade.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![US calls on Azerbaijan to safeguard Armenians as thousands flee Karabakh US calls on Azerbaijan to safeguard Armenians as thousands flee Karabakh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695713357_Refugees.jpg)
US calls on Azerbaijan to safeguard Armenians as thousands flee Karabakh
At least 13,550 of the 120,000 ethnic Armenians who call Nagorno-Karabakh home arrived in Armenia on the first day of the exodus.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![[COLUMNIST] The truth behind the ethnic cleansing lie [COLUMNIST] The truth behind the ethnic cleansing lie](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695713645_Azerbaijan.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The truth behind the "ethnic cleansing" lie
Azerbaijan is trying to solve the problem within the framework of international law and historical facts.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![Ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh after breakaway region's defeat Ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh after breakaway region's defeat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695636022_TDYNTYYXYJLDJNWLBE.jpg)
Ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh after breakaway region's defeat
The Armenian government, making preparations for thousands of refugees, said that more than 2,900 people from Nagorno-Karabakh had crossed into Armenia as of 5am on Monday.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians seek guarantees before handing weapons to Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians seek guarantees before handing weapons to Azerbaijan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695297635_Azerbaijan.jpg)
Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians seek guarantees before handing weapons to Azerbaijan
Ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh need security guarantees before giving up their weapons, an adviser to their leader said.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Nagorno-Karabakh: Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan explained Nagorno-Karabakh: Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan explained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695188354_CONFLICT.jpg)
Nagorno-Karabakh: Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan explained
Azerbaijan looked set to regain control of the breakaway ethnic Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh after a 24-hour offensive.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![In India's brutal ethnic war, women are participants as well as victims In India's brutal ethnic war, women are participants as well as victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691490914_MeiraPaibisstopa.jpg)
In India's brutal ethnic war, women are participants as well as victims
Kukis say a loosely formed group of Meitei women is responsible for instigating some of the rapes of women of the minority community.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Muslim nationalism challenges PM's multiethnic government Muslim nationalism challenges PM's multiethnic government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691378882_PAS.jpg)
Muslim nationalism challenges PM's multiethnic government
Malaysia's inter-ethnic compromises are being challenged by Muslim nationalists in the run-up to state polls on 12 August.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![Key factors shaping Malaysian state polls Key factors shaping Malaysian state polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51667094278_TBUNDI.jpg)
Key factors shaping Malaysian state polls
Ethnic politics, political controversies and an early assessment of the Unity Government are all at play in Malaysian state polls.
Mon Aug 07 2023