 Melbourne
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On the 30th April of this year Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, a journalist and labour activist, was arrested. He is facing up to 15 years in prison under the law of Lese Majeste. A person can be charged under Lese Majeste if accused of defaming, insulting or threatening the royal family. These laws have been used by the present Thai government, headed by Abhisit Vejjajiva, to crack down on dissent and protest activities. This repression is targeted at labour and human right activists, journalists and supporters of the Red Shirt movement. There are currently hundreds of Thai activists detained under these laws. Many others are in exile overseas. Rallies and protests to free Somyot are taking place in many countries. On 27 June comrades form different countries supported Thai comrades with a protest and prison visit to Somyot in Bangkok. Somyot fas informed of the solidarity actions, and he said that he was very happy about these activities and they were keeping his spirits up. Comrades promised to continue building our actions against repression in Thailand. Because Somyot is working as the prison librarian, it is possible to write to Somyot directly. Support the right to organise. Free our comrades, Free Somyot More information:
Release Somyot and all other political prisoners in Thailand
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 Jakarta
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 Hong Kong
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 Dhaka |
| Melbourne
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On the 30th April of this year Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, a journalist and labour activist, was arrested. He is facing up to 15 years in prison under the law of Lese Majeste. A person can be charged under Lese Majeste if accused of defaming, insulting or threatening the royal family. These laws have been used by the present Thai government, headed by Abhisit Vejjajiva, to crack down on dissent and protest activities. This repression is targeted at labour and human right activists, journalists and supporters of the Red Shirt movement. There are currently hundreds of Thai activists detained under these laws. Many others are in exile overseas. Rallies and protests to free Somyot are taking place in many countries. On 27 June comrades form different countries supported Thai comrades with a protest and prison visit to Somyot in Bangkok. Somyot fas informed of the solidarity actions, and he said that he was very happy about these activities and they were keeping his spirits up. Comrades promised to continue building our actions against repression in Thailand. Because Somyot is working as the prison librarian, it is possible to write to Somyot directly. Support the right to organise. Free our comrades, Free Somyot More information:
Release Somyot and all other political prisoners in Thailand
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Jakarta
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Hong Kong
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Dhaka |
