Independent panel on Rakhine state starts work

14 Sept 02:34 Key points summarised by AI

An independent commission, chaired by Philippine diplomat Rosana Manalo, commenced its investigation into alleged human rights abuses in Myanmar's northern Rakhine state.
The panel's work begins amidst a UN fact-finding mission's demand for the prosecution of senior Myanmar military leaders for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity, citing extensive violations across Rakhine, Kachin, and Shan states.

Scientists confirm six dinosaur footprints in Udon Thani

Today 08:58 Key points summarised by AI

Scientists confirmed six fossilized footprints in Udon Thani, Thailand, belong to a carnivorous theropod dinosaur from approximately 120 million years ago.
The footprints, measuring 29x26 cm, indicate a theropod estimated at 1.42 meters tall at the hip and 6.3 meters long, comparable to Siamotyrannus isanensis.
This discovery marks the first confirmed find of fossilized footprints from a meat-eating theropod dinosaur in Thailand, highlighting its unique paleontological significance.
The site will be protected under the Fossil Protection Act, with plans to develop it into a research center and a geological tourism destination.