澳大利亚青少年死于老挝甲醇中毒;特使因缺乏问责而因不满而任命。 Australian teens died in Laos methanol poisoning; envoy appointed amid outcry over lack of accountability.

两名澳大利亚青少年Holly Morton-Bowles和Bianca Jones的家人在老挝一家旅馆死于2024年甲醇中毒,他们欢迎任命特使Pablo Kang进行调查。 The families of two Australian teens, Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones, who died in a 2024 methanol poisoning at a Laos hostel, welcomed the appointment of special envoy Pablo Kang to investigate. 来自墨尔本的19岁青少年是至少6名因饮用受污染的酒精而被杀害的外国人之一。 The 19-year-olds, from Melbourne, were among at least six foreigners killed after drinking contaminated alcohol. 尽管有10人死亡,但与事件有关的10人因销毁证据而只被罚款185美元,没有提出刑事指控。 Despite the deaths, 10 individuals linked to the incident were fined only $185 for destroying evidence, with no criminal charges filed. 家属对缺乏问责制表示沮丧,希望特使的调查能够带来明确和正义。 The families expressed frustration over the lack of accountability and hope the envoy’s inquiry will bring clarity and justice.