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Martial law invoked in Narathiwat

10 Sept 12:03Key points summarised by AI

Narathiwat military invokes Martial Law, granting security forces broad powers to locate and apprehend suspected insurgents, including the use of lethal force when necessary.
The heightened security measures were imposed following a deadly attack in Ra-ngae district that killed five paramilitary rangers and injured six civilians.
Under Martial Law, the military gains extensive authority to establish roadblocks, conduct warrantless searches of vehicles and homes, and arrest/detain suspects for specified durations.
The Narathiwat Task Force states the objective is to pressure, track down, and bring insurgents to justice while ensuring the safety of life and property in the province.

Today 03:06Key points summarised by AI

An independent commission confirmed over 80 aid workers, including 21 from the WHO, engaged in sexual abuse and exploitation during the 2018-2020 Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Abuses primarily involved demands for sex in exchange for jobs or job retention, with nine rape allegations and multiple victims becoming pregnant.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an apology, vowing zero tolerance, accountability for perpetrators, and comprehensive reforms to the organization's culture and structures.
While perpetrators face employment bans and contract terminations, their prosecution remains uncertain, with rape allegations slated for referral to Congolese and other national authorities.