Dear Friends,
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the HR and Legal Assistance Centre for those affected from by Political Turmoil (HLAC) to request the release of activist Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong from emergency decree detention.
Asian Human Rights Commission
Hong Kong
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A Press Release from the HR and Legal Assistance Centre for those affected by Political Turmoil (HLAC) forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
THAILAND: Calling for observers for the inquest on motion to release activist Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong from Emergency Decree detention
News Release
2nd July 2010, court appoints inquest on motion to release activist Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong from emergency decree detention
On 2nd July 2010 at 9.00 am, Criminal Court will hear inquest on motion to release Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong who has been detained under Emergency Decree since 26th June 2010. Today, the court ruled in favor of motion submitted by Mr. Boonngamanong’s lawyer request to bring Mr. Boonngamanong to testify against his detention before court.
Invoking the Emergency Decree on Government Administration in States of Emergency B.E. 2548 (2005), Criminal Court issue emergency arrest and detention warrant of Mr. Boonngamanong; an activist, leader of the Red Sunday Group, founder and former chairperson of Mirror Foundation. Mr. Boonngamanong was arrested on 26th June 2010 and is now detained at the Border Patrol Police 1st Region Command Office in Pathumthani province.
On 29th June 2010, with assistance of lawyers provided for by HR and Legal Assistance Center for Those Affected from Political Turmoil (HLAC), Mr. Boonngamanong filed motion against his detention and request release given the reason that it is an illegal detention which is in violation of his rights to freedom of expression and peaceful gathering as provide for in the constitution and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
For more information please contact HLAC lawyer:
1. Mr.Arnon Nampha Tel 084-1404243 (In Thai)
2. Ms. Pawinee Chumsri Tel 083-1896598 (Thai/English)
