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Uyghur Congress condemns Thailand's Erawan bombing death sentence

10 Sept 16:30 Key points summarised by AI

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) condemned Thailand's death sentences for two Uyghur men convicted in the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing, citing serious fair trial violations.
The WUC highlighted numerous human rights concerns throughout the nearly 11-year detention, including alleged arbitrary detention, ill-treatment, military court proceedings, and inadequate Uyghur-language interpretation.
WUC President Turgunjan Alawdun linked the verdict to 'increasing Chinese pressure on Thailand over Uyghur detainees' and China's broader persecution of Uyghurs, stressing the need for strict adherence to due process.
The organization urged Thai authorities to ensure a transparent appeal process that meets international human rights standards, calling for convictions to be overturned if guilt is not proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and reiterating its opposition to the death penalty.

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.