Myanmar's ASEAN neighbors to call for 'accountability' in Rakhine crisis

23 Sept 05:57 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN nations are set to demand "full accountability" for atrocities in Myanmar's Rakhine state, signaling a tougher stance within the regional bloc on the Rohingya crisis.
This stronger call follows a UN report detailing mass killings and gang rapes with genocidal intent during the 2017 military crackdown, which displaced hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims.
Myanmar's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, faces intense international criticism, including from Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad and Amnesty International, for her perceived inaction and defense of the situation.
The draft statement, championed by host Singapore, urges Myanmar's established commission to conduct an independent and impartial investigation, reflecting a push to uphold ASEAN's credibility despite traditional non-interference principles.

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.