Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason

13 Sept 12:29 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was sentenced to 27 years in jail for treason, accused of colluding with foreign entities to overthrow Prime Minister Hun Sen's government.
Following the verdict, Sokha was immediately placed under house arrest, stripped of his right to vote, and barred from running for political office.
Rights groups and the US ambassador denounced the trial as politically motivated and a "miscarriage of justice," raising concerns about Cambodia's declining democratic freedoms.
Sokha's 2017 arrest and the subsequent dissolution of his party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party, helped solidify Hun Sen's ruling party's control, leading to a one-party state.

Myanmar extends martial law for another 90 days

Yesterday 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing extended martial law for an additional 90 days across 55 townships.
Administrative and executive powers under the decree were transferred to Gen Ye Win Oo, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This marks another extension of martial law, though the number of designated townships was slightly reduced from 58 to 55.
The affected townships are primarily regions under the control or occupation of various ethnic armed groups and resistance forces.