Diplomats, right groups mourn activist’s death in detention

 

 

Submitted on Thursday, 16 May, 2024 - 18:23

Diplomats in Thailand have expressed condolences following the death of pro-democracy activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom, who died on Tuesday (14 May) after suffering a cardiac arrest while on a hunger strike to call for judicial system reform and the release of political dissidents. Meanwhile, several human rights organizations have called for an investigation into the circumstances of her death.

Her bail was revoked on 26 January and she had been on a hunger strike since 27 

9 minutes ago, pleple said:

Diplomats in Thailand...

... have not done anything to help.

There's not much diplomats can do.However the German Ambassador expressed outrage in a way that recognized the tragedy of the Netiporn case. The British Ambassador's response was anemic, disappointing as I rate him quite highly.

There are limits on what countries can and should do about what happens inside sovereign nation's borders.

1 hour ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

in the states the GOP response is thoughts n prayers as kids rae gunned down in school..yet nothing is done about it

 

Your opinions are as offensive as your user name.

2 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

in the states the GOP response is thoughts n prayers as kids rae gunned down in school..yet nothing is done about it

The usual rolled out 'thoughts and prayers' mantra is as much use as a one legged man in a backside kicking contest. Prayers achieve nothing. Deeds do.