Ceasefire in Philippines

The President of Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, recently declared ceasefire with the insurgent forces in the country, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. About the Rebellion The ongoing rebellion/ insurgency, called the CPP-NPA-NDF Rebellion, has been going on for more than half a century. It is one of the longest running rebellion in Asia. It is ..

Topics: Communism • COVID-19 • Insurgency • Philippines • Rodrigo Duterte

Colombia: 110 FARC cadres pardoned as part of the Peace Deal

The government of Colombia has pardoned 110 FARC rebels as a part of the peace deal which has put an end to 52-year old conflict. The pardons which have been granted apply only for the political crimes. It does not cover grave offences like rape and killings. All the pardons which have been granted will ..

Topics: Colombian conflict • Colombian peace process • Communism • Communism in Colombia • FARC • Politics by country • Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia • Terrorism • Terrorism in Brazil • Terrorism in Colombia • Terrorism in Ecuador

CRPF Deploys Women Commandos for Anti-Naxal Operations

In a first, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed women commandos for undertaking anti-Naxal operations in Maoist-infested state of Jharkhand. A team of women commandos belonging to the 232 battalion’s Delta Company are currently undertaking operations to counter Naxal insurgency in Jharkhand. The women commandos have been provided extensive training in CRPF academies for ..

Topics: April 2010 Maoist attack in Dantewada • Central Armed Police Forces • Central Reserve Police Force • Communism • Communist Party of India • Communist terrorism • Decades • Maoism • Naxalite • Operation Green Hunt • Warfare

10 French nationals deported from Bihar for alleged links with Maoists

10 French nationals including 6 women have been deported from Bihar for their alleged links with Maoists. A verdict to this effect was taken by the Bihar state government. They were detained by police in Nawada district of the state. These nationals were found moving in naxal hotbeds and holding farmers meeting. Bihar Govt held ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012

Topics: Communism • Communist terrorism • Decades • In India

National Current Affairs 28.6.09

June 18, 2009 Committee to review Coastal SecurityJune 19, 2009: Navy seals 45,000-cr deal: seven warshipsJune 20, 2009 : Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan passes awayJune 20, 2009: 797th Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisty begins in AjmerJune 20, 2009 Andhra Pradesh ‘e-parishakaram for speedy redressal of grievancesJune 21, 2009 : A committee headed by by ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2009

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Ajmer • Akbar Khan • Communism • Communist Party of India • Current Affairs 2009 • Dargah • Left-wing politics • Political spectrum • Rajasthan