Myanmar junta says will carry out first judicial executions in decades

13 Sept 11:00 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's junta announced it will execute a former lawmaker and a prominent democracy activist, marking the country's first judicial executions since 1990.
Former MP Phyo Zeya Thaw and activist Kyaw Min Yu (Ko Jimmy), along with two others, were sentenced to death for terrorism offenses by military tribunals.
This move is part of the junta's severe crackdown on dissent following its seizure of power last year, despite decades without capital punishment.
The United Nations and international human rights organizations have strongly condemned the planned executions, calling for their immediate halt and warning of severe global repercussions.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.