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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha |
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Dear Prime Minister, I
write to express my grave concern about the escalating crackdown on
students and other activists in your country, who have been expressing
their opinions on political and constitutional reforms through peaceful
protest and social media. It is alarming to learn that at
least 220 persons, including six children, face criminal proceedings.
They would face up to decades or even life imprisonment if prosecuted
and convicted. |
I
therefore urge you to immediately and unconditionally drop all criminal
proceedings against protesters and others charged solely for exercising
their rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression. Further,
I ask that you cease all other measures, including harassment, aimed at
dissuading public participation in peaceful gatherings or silencing
voices critical of the government and social issues. Lastly,
I urge you to amend or repeal legislation in order to ensure it
conforms with Thailand’s international human rights obligations on
freedom of peaceful assembly and expression, and to train state
officials to carry out their duties confirming to Thailand’s obligation
to respect, protect and fulfil the peaceful exercise of the rights to
freedom of peaceful assembly and expression. |
Thank you for your attention. |
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