Democratic Transition in Myanmar 'at standstill': UN Rights Panel

13 Sept 12:22 Key points summarised by AI

The UN human rights panel declared Myanmar's democratic transition at a standstill, citing authorities' efforts to silence critics and allow hate speech, especially against Muslim Rohingya.
The UN Fact-Finding Mission accused Myanmar's military (Tatmadaw) of "extreme brutality," including mass killings and gang rapes of Rohingya with "genocidal intent."
The report called for commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing and five generals to be prosecuted for the gravest international crimes.
Myanmar's government and ambassador rejected the panel's findings as "one-sided" and detrimental, refusing to recognize its mandate.
The panel highlighted that the 2017 military crackdown led to nearly 750,000 Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh, with the "same system of persecution" awaiting any who return.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.