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Myanmar resistance asks US for US$500 million in non-lethal aid

14 Sept 07:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's armed resistance groups, led by the National Unity Government (NUG), formally requested US$525 million in humanitarian and non-lethal aid from the US Congress to help oust the military regime.
The proposed aid, which includes funding for drones, armored vehicles, and radar jamming gear, represents a substantial increase, nearly quadrupling the US$136 million approved for Myanmar last year.
This request follows the US Congress's passage of the BURMA Act, which authorizes non-lethal assistance to the resistance but did not allocate specific funding.
The NUG has submitted its appropriations proposal to US congressional committees, though their response remains undisclosed, and previous appeals for military aid to Western countries have been denied.

Yesterday 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.