MAIN ISSUES IN SOUTH ASIA 18 December 2018
APAC Assistance Director Paul Quaglia discusses South Asia security issues.
INDIA
The government of Odisha has evacuated over 20,000 people in Gajapati district yesterday. Cyclone Phethai made landfall near Katrenikona in East Godavari district yesterday at around 2:45 PM (local time). Miraculously no casualties were reported. The power supply was disrupted in several districts.
BANGLADESH
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiled the election manifesto of the Awami League party today. Sheikh Hasina said the Awami League party will adopt a zero-tolerance policy for corruption if voted to power again.