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Appeals Court increases prison sentences for Rohingya human traffickers

30 Sept 03:00 Key points summarised by AI

The Appeals Court upheld convictions and significantly extended prison sentences for a former army general, police officers, and local officials involved in trafficking Rohingya migrants.
Sentences for key figures like Lt-Gen Manas Kongpan and Pol Sub-Lt Narathon Samphan were increased from 27 to 82 years, with other defendants also receiving longer terms for their roles in the operation that led to deaths at a jungle camp.

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.