Myanmar media groups condemn Reuters journalists’ jailing

13 Sept 19:35 Key points summarised by AI

Nine Myanmar journalist networks jointly condemned the seven-year jailing of two Reuters reporters, urging the government to ensure justice and uphold press freedom.
They asserted the reporters were unjustly framed, highlighting the verdict as a severe threat to media freedom and Myanmar's democratic transition.
The groups criticized the declining state of press freedom under the current government, noting a rise in lawsuits against journalists and a chilling effect on reporting.
The Myanmar Press Council further denounced the sentencing, stating it disregards the Constitution and existing media laws, negatively impacting information flow and the nation's image.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including an 81-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake; she apologized and pledged insurance coverage along with additional financial aid to the victims.