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Human Rights Office “UN” urges Thailand to amend the lese majeste law

Office of Human Rights – on 18 Dec Reuters Report that United Nations Office for Human Rights Calls for the Thai authorities to amend Lese majeste law That was used to arrest 35 activists, of whom were just 16 years old in the past few weeks.

And called on the Thai authorities to stop using the said law, which prohibits insulting the King And made other serious criminal charges With protesters State that the action is a violation of freedom of expression

Ms. Ravina Shamdasani Spokesperson for the United Nations Office for Human Rights Press conference in Geneva Switzerland said, “We urge the Thai government to stop repeatedly this serious criminal charge against individuals for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly” and that protesters are still being charged. Make accusations to incite and commit computer crimes.

side Mrs. Michelle Bacchale High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations Calling on the Thai authorities to change the lese majeste law in accordance with the right to freedom of opinion and expression

Reuters reported that The Thai government did not comment further. But said it was necessary to first review the statements of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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