EU condemns arrest of 14 students

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015
EU condemns arrest of 14 students

The European Union Tuesday issues a statement to criticise the Thai juntas over the arrest or 14 student activists, saying their arrest and charges for peacefully demonstrating on May 22 is a "disturbing development" and violation of human rights.

“The EU believes in the right of all to express peacefully their opinions and calls upon the Thai authorities to abide by Thailand's obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms must be upheld, and military courts should not be used to try civilian,” the statement said.