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Alleged defamation complaint against two human rights defenders for their legitimate exercise of the right to freedom of opinion and expression and their activities in monitoring, documenting and reporting on cases of torture and ill-treatment. According to the information received, on 2 May 2014, Ms. Khongkachonkiet, Director of Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF), and Mr. Homla-or, President of CrCF, published an open letter calling for an investigation into allegations of torture reportedly committed by Thai security forces. On 20 May 2014, a criminal complaint was filed against Ms. Khongkachonkiet and CrCF for defamation of the army. On 24 August 2014, Ms. Khongkachonkiet and Mr. Homla-or received a letter summoning them to meet with the police. It is alleged that the defamation complaint was filed to intimidate Ms. Khongkachonkiet and Mr. Homla in relation to CrCF’s activities in monitoring and documenting cases of torture and ill-treatment, and as a form of reprisal for CrCF’s cooperation with the United Nations Committee against Torture during the examination of Thailand’s initial report in May 2014.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
15 Sep 2014 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest, detention, ill-treatment and torture in custody of a student activist by members of the military forces. According to the information received, Ms. Kritsuda Khunasen, a student activist advocating for the “Red Shirts” supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Thakshin Shinawatra, was allegedly detained in an unidentified military camp without charges from 28 May to 24 June 2014. It is reported that soldiers interrogated Ms. Khunasen on a daily basis and punched her in her face, head, stomach and entire body. In addition, soldiers reportedly put a plastic bag over her head and wrapped a piece of cloth around it to suffocate her. On 25 June 2014, Ms. Khunasen was released from military custody. It is alleged that on 10 August 2014, the Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against her without reasonable grounds. A previous communication concerning the summoning and arrest of demonstrators by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) was sent on 28 May 2014, see A/HRC/27/72, case no. 6/2014.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Allegations of the suspension of Constitutional guarantees, detention of senior political leaders and activists and the closure of multiple media outlets. According to the information received, on 22 May 2014, two days after the imposition of martial law, the Thai armed forces and police issued a statement, through the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), that they would assume control of the country. The NCPO reportedly issued 21 announcements and three orders, that, among others, suspended the Constitution, overturned the acting Government and bestowed all powers and responsibilities of the Prime Minister to the NCPO, ordered all radio and TV stations to stop broadcasting their regular programmes and prohibited political gatherings in any place of more than five people. Furthermore, the NCPO reportedly issued nine orders (as of 16:00 p.m., 26 May) to summon 231 individuals to the army base. Reportedly, most political leaders and activist summoned were transported to army camps in different locations in the Central region. Reportedly, family members have not been informed of their whereabouts. Alleged victims: - More details... |
13 Jun 2014 |
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