Indonesia urged to use its role in UNSC to end Rohingya crisis

13 Sept 08:14 Key points summarised by AI

A coalition of Indonesian civil society groups is urging Indonesia to utilize its non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council (UNSC) to help resolve the humanitarian crisis facing the Rohingya people in Myanmar.
The call stems from a UN fact-finding mission report detailing extensive atrocities by the Myanmar army, including village destruction, killings, and sexual violence, which have forced over 700,000 Rohingyas to flee.
Advocates stress the importance of upholding the 'Responsibility to Protect' (RtoP) principle, which allows for international intervention when a state fails to protect its citizens.
Recommendations include the UNSC ensuring accountability for international crimes, referring the situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) or an ad hoc court, and considering economic sanctions against Myanmar.

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.