Conflicts

PRC Occupation of Bhutanese Territories

It has been reported that the People's Republic of China has sent armed forces into the Land of the Thunder Dragon, also known as the Kingdom of Bhutan. Furthermore, the Chinese Communist Party has illegally created villages and relocated Chinese citizens into Bhutanese lands. The action has not been heavily condemned by the international community and is considered to be part of a larger strategy against India by slowly surrounding India. Despite the illegality of the situation, there appears to be a distinct lack of awareness of this issue which is immensely important to note.

Source(s): Bitter Winter, Foreign Policy, Bloomberg.com

Pro-Monarchy, Hindu Nationalist Protest in Nepal

Protesters have gathered in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to "make Nepal a Hindu nation" again and to restore the monarchy which was lost in 2008, more than a decade ago. The demonstrators are upset by the various issues that have pervaded the small, landlocked nation in South Asia, many of which have not been solved or have been directly caused by the government. Many of these individuals dressed in traditional Nepali clothing and repeated many chants that directly called for a return of the monarchy as well as proclaiming that Nepal is a Hindu state. Police were already dispatched to suppress a pro-monarchy, pro-Hindu demonstration which occurred at Kathmandu earlier this year.

Source(s): Swarajyamag

Zulu Royal Family Succession Crisis

The Zulu Royal Family has had a hard time this year with the death of King Goodwill, this was very unfortunate news for the ancient House. And then this event got worse as, the regent, Queen Mantfombi, of the House of Zulu died soon after Goodwill, though this time willing the title of King to Misuzulu Zulu. These two deaths and this declaration of will for succession has sparked a controversial succession crisis which does not appear to be ending anytime soon. King Goodwill had various wives and many children, some of these children are disputing the claim that Misuzulu has a right to rule.

Source(s): IOL, Times LIVE