AI In-brief 14 Sept 08:08

Indonesia says six killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Java

A ferry, Virgo Transport 8, capsized in rough seas off Java, Indonesia, leading to six confirmed deaths and 129 people reported missing.
The vessel, carrying 213 passengers and 30 crew, lost contact early Sunday; survivors recounted scenes of panic, a lack of crew warning, and battling waves over two meters high.
Extensive rescue operations are underway, with two helicopters and multiple vessels braving waves up to 2.5 meters in the Java Sea to locate survivors.
This incident underscores the frequent marine accidents in Indonesia, often attributed to lax safety standards and unpredictable weather conditions.

AI In-brief Yesterday 01:39

Thai authorities asked to ensure safety of journalists fleeing from Myanmar

The Thai Journalist Association (TJA) urged Thai authorities to uphold humanitarian principles and ensure the safety of five Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) members who fled Myanmar.
Five DVB journalists and trainers, escaping Myanmar's violent media crackdown, were arrested in Thailand on May 9, 2021, on charges of illegal entry.
DVB and the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) strongly appealed against their deportation, emphasizing that returning to Myanmar would place their lives in severe danger.
The journalists' flight and subsequent arrest highlight the brutal media crackdown in Myanmar following the February 1st coup, which has seen DVB's license revoked and over 70 journalists detained.