No order to open fire on the crowds in 2010: Abhisit
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Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has denied his government had ordered troops to open fire on the crowds in connection with the bloodshed at Rajdamnoen Avenue on April 10, 2010.
Some 25 civilians and soldiers were killed and hundreds sustained injuries in the clash between anti-riot forces and red-shirt protesters.
Abhisit testified on the political mayhem at the Wednesday’s hearing by the Truth for Reconciliation Commission.
The TRCT is expected on July 16 to issue its final report on the 2010 political strife.
“Abhisit has given a very useful statement to shed light on the violence,” TRCT chairman Kanit na Nakorn said.
The Nation
