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Facebook bans Myanmar army chief, others in unprecedented move

23 Sept 06:30 Key points summarised by AI

Facebook issued an unprecedented ban, removing Myanmar military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and other officials from its platforms and Instagram.
This marks Facebook's first ban against a country's military or political leaders, enacted to prevent the spread of "hate and misinformation."
The decision followed a United Nations report accusing the Myanmar army of "genocidal intent" in mass killings and rapes of Rohingya Muslims, recommending prosecution for top military leaders.
The ban encompassed 18 Facebook accounts, one Instagram account, and 52 Pages, effectively cutting off the military's main public communication channel to nearly 12 million followers.

Today 18:20 Key points summarised by AI

A recent poll reveals over 77% of people will not participate in the Loy Krathong festival, primarily due to COVID-19 concerns and fears of new infection clusters.
Many respondents plan alternative celebrations, with 61.1% opting to float Krathongs in nearby canals and 8.5% choosing to celebrate online to avoid crowds.
The survey indicates a shift in perception, with 22% no longer attaching importance to the festival and 71.8% believing its traditional fun aspects will be diminished by the pandemic.
Loy Krathong's traditional purpose is to offer apologies to the Hindu Goddess Ganga and release sins by floating baskets, often accompanied by cultural festivities.