Cambodia bans members of Meta's Oversight Board over Facebook row

26 Sept 21:26 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia blacklisted 22 members of Meta's Oversight Board, declaring them "PERSONA NON GRATA" and barring their entry into the country for life.
The ban followed the Board's recommendation to suspend Prime Minister Hun Sen's Facebook and Instagram accounts for six months over a video threatening political rivals with violence.
Cambodia's foreign ministry denounced the Board's decision as "political in nature" and an interference in internal affairs, accusing it of obstructing citizens' freedom of the press.
This diplomatic row unfolds weeks before a widely criticized July 23 election, underscoring Hun Sen's long-standing history of suppressing political opposition.

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.