Cross Culture Foundation
Immediate Released on 20 December 2000
Public Statement
The disappearance of Mr. Abduloh Abukaree, a grave jeopardy
All parties must be held responsible for safety of the witnesses
It was reported that on the night of 11 December 2009, Mr. Abduloh Abukaree went missing while returning from a teashop, not far a way from his home in Ra-ngae district, Narathiwat Province. His disappearance has been reported by his relatives to the Ra-ngae Police Station already.
Mr. Abduloh Abukaree is a key witness in a case initiated by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) against ten high ranking police officials. The officials were accused of torturing and inflicting physical abuse against the clients of Mr. Somchai Neelapaijit. Mr. Somchai Neelapaijits clients were alleged offenders in the gun robbery case taking place at the Narathiwat Rajanagarind (Pileng) Army Camp in Narathiwat on 4 January 2004. They were allegedly tortured and forced to confess to the charge. The torture case is being investigated by the National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC).
Mr. Somchai Homlaor, a lawyer and Chairperson of the Cross Cultural Foundation stated that “According to intelligence from local area and news reports, though the reason for the disappearance of Mr. Abduloh Abukaree has not been made clear, if so this is the disappearance of a witness in an important criminal case in which a number of high ranking police officials were accused of causing breaches to the justice process and he has disappeared while being subjected to witness protection program of the government. His disappearance shall render a grave jeopardy to the case and the overall justice system. It simply reiterates the déj?vu of state official impunity among public, particularly the failed attempts to bring high ranking police officials to justice in Thailand.?lt;span class=”Apple-converted-space”>
To support this case, please click here: SEND APPEAL LETTER
SAMPLE LETTER
