HRW concerned with disappearance of opposition supporter
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Human Rights Watch called for Thailand's immediate disclosure of the whereabouts of an opposition supporter arrested by soldiers in Bangkok on September 5.
In a statement released last night, HRW said Efforts by Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission to locate Kittisak Soomsri, 47, a supporter of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), also known as the Red Shirts, have been unsuccessful.
“Kittisak Soomsri’s enforced disappearance shows the Thai military’s wanton disregard for basic rights under martial law,” said Brad Adams, Asia director. “The Thai government and military should immediately disclose Kittisak’s location. Martial law should be revoked across the country to ensure that others are not held in similar circumstances.”
The Nation
