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Retired Iranian Revolutionary Guards Among Those Kidnapped in Syria

Iran's foreign minister says some of the 48 Iranians kidnapped by Syrian rebels are retired members of the Revolutionary Guards and the army and were in Damascus on a religious pilgrimage.

Bangladesh urged by UN to ensure NGO access for people fleeing Rakhine state

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NGOs provide essential services to unregistered people coming to Bangladesh from Myanmar’s Rakhine...

Swaziland Opposition Criticizes King’s ‘People’s Assembly’

A founding member of Swaziland’s banned opposition People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) party said Swazis expect King Mswati III to make meaningful democratic reforms rather than hold an insincere “people’s parliament.”

Botswana: Collective training creates partnership between U.S., Botswana Defense Forces

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New Jersey Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Dustin Widas, a squad leader with Company A 1-114th, leads a...