Survivors of deadly Laos dam collapse homeless a year on: report

23 Sept 05:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thousands of survivors from the deadly Xe Pian Xe Namnoy dam collapse in Laos remain homeless and in displacement camps a year after the disaster.
The dam break, the deadliest in Laos's history, killed an estimated 71 people and occurred amidst the country's rapid dam-building spree, with allegations of construction flaws.
A new report highlights inadequate compensation for victims and poor living conditions in camps, urging developers to address claims and use insurance money.
The incident serves as a stark warning for hundreds of planned dams in the Mekong region, underscoring environmental risks and the disregard for expert warnings.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.