Myanmar panel: Security forces likely committed war crimes

13 Sept 13:57 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's independent commission concluded there are "reasonable grounds to believe" security forces committed war crimes and serious human rights violations against Rohingya Muslims during 2017 counterinsurgency operations.
These abuses involved the "disproportionate use of force," leading to the killing of innocent villagers and destruction of homes, which caused over 700,000 Rohingya to flee to neighboring Bangladesh.
The commission, however, stated there was no evidence of planned or carried out genocide, a finding that contrasts with international accusations and has drawn skepticism from human rights groups regarding the panel's transparency and limited scope.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.