Military Commissions

Southeast Asian national human rights forum SEANF has removed Myanmar's Human Rights Commission from its membership, according to coverage in Myanmar morning news. The move reflects regional bodies' continued distancing from institutions tied to Myanmar's military government, which has faced widespread criticism over human rights abuses since the 2021 coup. The decision has drawn strong attention among audiences following Myanmar's political crisis.

The European Commission has disbursed €2.86 billion to Ukraine to fund drones, missiles and other urgent battlefield needs. The payment falls under EU support measures channeling member state contributions into military aid for Ukraine's defence against Russia. The move underscores the EU's continued role in financing Ukraine's war effort as fighting continues and Ukraine's equipment requirements remain pressing.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks, finally has a trial date — 2028, nearly three decades after the attacks. The scheduling of the long-delayed military commission case at Guantanamo Bay is drawing attention and renewed criticism over how long justice has taken for victims' families.

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a dispute over plea agreements for detainees held at Guantanamo Bay accused in the September 11 attacks. The decision leaves the death penalty as a possible outcome in the long-running military commissions case, deferring resolution of whether the agreements were validly rescinded.

A United Nations-sponsored commission of inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out genocide in Gaza and of committing crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank. The finding, reported by Israeli and international media, marks one of the strongest formal accusations levelled against Israel by a UN body since the Gaza war began. Israeli officials have consistently rejected such allegations, arguing its military actions are self-defence.

An explainer on the structure of British military ranks is drawing wide attention, detailing how the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force organise their hierarchies from private soldiers and junior officers up to senior command. Viewers are engaging with the breakdown of insignia, commissioning routes and the differences between the UK's armed services, with the topic currently ranking among the most-discussed defence content worldwide.

South Korea's National Human Rights Commission has ruled that the Army discriminated against a service member by refusing a request for a transfer on child-rearing grounds. The finding means the military's denial was judged incompatible with anti-discrimination standards, putting a spotlight on how the armed forces accommodate personnel with parenting responsibilities.

According to Politico, the European Commission has until the end of December to find money to cover a hole in Ukraine's budget for next year. Despite a previously approved loan of €90 billion, Kyiv is still short around €70 billion, with €40 billion needed for military spending and €30 billion to cover budget deficits.