Indonesia military to blame for 2014 Papua killings: rights commission

21 Sept 02:53 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia's human rights commission (Komnas HAM) concluded that the military committed "gross human rights violations" by shooting dead four students and torturing 21 others during 2014 protests in Papua.
The commission deemed the incident "crimes against humanity" and forwarded its findings to the attorney general for potential prosecution, blaming both rank-and-file soldiers and their superiors.
The protests in Paniai were sparked by alleged military beatings of Papuan youths, escalating when security forces opened fire on demonstrators who threw stones at a military office.
This incident adds to a history of alleged atrocities by Indonesia's military against Papuan civilians amidst a decades-long independence movement in the mineral-rich, ethnically distinct region.

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.