Thai officials block launch of report on human rights abuses in Karen State

 

 

Thai police on Wednesday (April 25) cancelled an event to launch a new report on human rights abuses in Karen State by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) and warning of a humanitarian crisis there, The Irrawaddy Online reported.

 

The Karen Peace Support Network (KPSN) originally planned to launch the report, “The Nightmare Returns: Karen Hopes to Peace and Stability Dashed by Burma Army Actions” in Chiang Mai University.

 

However, the group was informed on Tuesday that the university had cancelled its booking. The event was moved to a new venue and rescheduled on Wednesday, but the police showed up at the second venue and shut down the event.

 

Besides the new report, the group also planned a documentary film screening, photo exhibition and two panel discussions in order to raise support for more than 2,400 displaced Karen civilians.

 

Full Story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thai-officials-block-launch-report-human-rights-abuses-karen-state/

 

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So in addition to doing Hun Sen's bidding, the junta is now doing Burma's bidding as well. Birds of a feather. I scratch your back...

That will not stop the Report publication and indeed will further damage the already tarnished reputation of all those involved directly or indirectly ?

Just now, Mickmouse1 said:

That will not stop the Report publication and indeed will further damage the already tarnished reputation of all those involved directly or indirectly ?

It's true, and the junta are great at own goals, the problem is they just don't seem to care. I know the Thais do but so far not enough to grow a pair. 

14 hours ago, stephen tracy said:

So in addition to doing Hun Sen's bidding, the junta is now doing Burma's bidding as well. Birds of a feather. I scratch your back...

Other than a few very bright spots, Asia has little love for freedom of speech or expression.  

49 minutes ago, stephen tracy said:

It's true, and the junta are great at own goals, the problem is they just don't seem to care. I know the Thais do but so far not enough to grow a pair. 

Mt Tracey,

 

I must,with the greatest of respect disagree with you on the two points you made.

 

1.The various gov'ts in the region have not scored "own goals"-to the contrary they believe that they have successfully weathered the storm and in reality have only received the mildest of admonitions for their transgressions against human rights.

 

2,The Thai people are too encapsulated in their own xenophobic,nationalistic bubble to care about the rights of other peoples and make no connection between what is happening in Shangri-La (Numbah One) and any other place-except as countries to be exploited for cheap labour -or as a solicited money supply-of one sort or the other.

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Thai police not want comparison.

Just now, Odysseus123 said:

Mt Tracey,

 

I must,with the greatest of respect disagree with you on the two points you made.

 

1.The various gov'ts in the region have not scored "own goals"-to the contrary they believe that they have successfully weathered the storm and in reality have only received the mildest of admonitions for their transgressions against human rights.

 

2,The Thai people are too encapsulated in their own xenophobic,nationalistic bubble to care about the rights of other peoples and make no connection between what is happening in Shangri-La (Numbah One) and any other place-except as countries to be exploited for cheap labour -or as a solicited money supply-of one sort or the other.

You could well be correct in that assessment. Certainly in point 1. In point 2, my jury is still out.