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China starts repatriation of citizens rescued from Myanmar today

16 Sept 07:01 Key points summarised by AI

China commenced the repatriation of over 1,000 citizens rescued from Myanmar's call centers, with the first group departing from Mae Sot, Thailand.
The Chinese government arranged 16 chartered flights to transport 1,041 nationals over three days, flying from Mae Sot to Xishuangbanna.
The rescue operation, targeting call centers in Shwe Kokko and KK Park, was a collaborative effort involving the Karen Border Guard Force and Burmese government, spurred by pressure from China and Thailand.
Chinese Assistant Minister Liu Zhongyi was instrumental in coordinating both the rescue efforts and the swift repatriation of the affected citizens.
Thailand established a screening facility in Mae Sot and intensified warnings to deter individuals from crossing into Myanmar illegally, highlighting the risks of such operations.

Today 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.