“Defending the indefensible”: Mahathir slams Suu Kyi over Rohingya crisis

13 Sept 16:53 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad strongly criticized Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, stating she was trying to "defend the indefensible" concerning alleged military atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.
Mahathir accused Myanmar of "mass killing" and oppressing the Rohingya, referencing a UN report that detailed a military crackdown with "genocidal intent" forcing hundreds of thousands to flee to Bangladesh.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.