The UN Special Rapporteur was interviewed by the Bangkok Post and expressed concerns about the definition of terrorism, application of the International Security Act and the so-called blacklisting practice. What is your main concern for Thailand? The broad definition of terrorism is a matter of my concern. The Thai terrorism-related law in 2003 has a [...]
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The CIA agreed to cover at least $5 million in legal fees for psychologists Jim Mitchell and Bruce Jessen, who were the architects of the agency’s interrogation program and personally conducted dozens of waterboarding sessions on at least three terror detainees, former U.S. officials said. The revelation of the contractors’ involvement is the first known [...]
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Thai prosecutors said Wednesday they would indict 19 leaders and supporters of the anti-government “Red Shirt” movement on terrorism charges in connection with recent political unrest. They include three key protest leaders — Red Shirt chairman Veera Musikapong, opposition lawmaker Jatuporn Prompan and Kokaew Pikulthong, who stood as an opposition candidate in a recent Bangkok [...]
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Eleven leaders of bloody, anti-government protests could face the death penalty after being charged Tuesday with terrorism. The Criminal Court denied bail for the 11 who were taken to a Bangkok prison after being charged with committing, threatening to commit and supporting terrorist acts. While the charges carry a maximum penalty of death, executions are [...]
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