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Myanmar’s anti-military forces bomb sites to hinder election plans

13 Sept 14:14 Key points summarised by AI

Anti-military forces launched seven bomb attacks in Yangon and Mandalay, specifically targeting sites where officials were collecting data for the upcoming August 2023 election.
These "warning" attacks, claimed by various anti-military groups, led to a two-day suspension of data collection and heightened security measures upon resumption.
Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG) vowed to prosecute public servants assisting the election, reflecting widespread public skepticism about the vote's democratic integrity.
The military regime intensifies its crackdown on dissent, evidenced by arrests and a 10-year prison sentence for a social media influencer for encouraging donations to anti-military forces.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).