Thailand advised against repatriating Uyghurs to China

13 Sept 22:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit and Human Rights Watch strongly advise against repatriating Uyghurs to China, citing severe human rights violation risks like torture and arbitrary detention if returned.
International concern escalates as US Senator Marco Rubio pledges intervention for the 48 Uyghur detainees, who have been held for a decade and are now on a hunger strike protesting imminent forced repatriation.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.