Myanmar says 2,000 Rohingya to arrive in November despite doubts

14 Sept 02:18 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar announced plans to repatriate a first group of 2,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh in mid-November, despite significant international and refugee skepticism.
Rohingya refugees firmly demand full Myanmar nationality and guaranteed rights before any return, expressing fear of facing the same persecution they fled.
The United Nations and aid organizations stress that any repatriation must be strictly voluntary, highlighting concerns about the safety and justice for the Rohingya people.
This proposed return follows a 2017 military crackdown that forced 720,000 Rohingya to flee, with investigators suggesting senior Myanmar military officials be prosecuted for genocide.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.