Evidence of ongoing war crimes in Myanmar

14 Sept 19:37 Key points summarised by AI

The UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) reports strong evidence of escalating and "frequent and brazen" war crimes committed by the Myanmar military and its affiliates.
The IIMM has gathered extensive evidence, including witness testimonies and geospatial imagery, to build case files for courts and has presented findings to the International Criminal Court, particularly concerning the Rohingya people.

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.