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Time for govt to show Karen some heart
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/04/2021
» After struggling for survival on an empty stomach for days, Karen villagers who fled the war atrocities in Myanmar, from an area under the control of the Karen National Union, took shelter along the Salween River. They received some food and medicine, supplied largely by non-profit organisations, temples, Thais, and fellow ethnic people.
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'Thai-style' human rights raises questions
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/01/2019
» The detention of an 18-year-old Saudi runaway and a Bahraini footballer are just recent examples of the Thai-style approach to international human rights issues that usually puts concerns over Thailand's bilateral ties with other nations before the rights and safety of individuals.
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No place called home
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/09/2017
» Meenah can't remember her precise birthplace in Myanmar's Rakhine state. Based on descriptions she's heard of the place, she imagines it was a peaceful village surrounded by fields and greenery.
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IOM voices alarm at steep rise in camp suicide rate
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/06/2017
» The suicide rate in Thai refugee camps has risen alarmingly, and is three times higher than in the general population, according to a recent study by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
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LCT calls for action on trafficking gangs
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/07/2014
» The government should do more to tackle human trafficking gangs, Lawyers Council of Thailand (LCT)’s Human Rights Sub-Committee on Ethnic Minorities, the Stateless, Migrant Workers and Displaced Persons says.
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End official abuse of refugees, panel told
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/06/2014
» Human rights defenders called on Thailand on Thursday to protect the rights of refugees and asylum seekers amid reports of abuse by state officials.
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Families 'confirm' Karen disappearances
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/11/2013
» Witnesses have confirmed 55 male members of the Karen rebel God's Army went missing at the Thai border 13 years ago, a solicitor from the Lawyers Council of Thailand (LCT) has said.
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Rebel boss says troops took 55 Karen
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/10/2013
» Luther Htoo, a former leader of the Karen rebel God's Army, yesterday claimed 55 males belonging to his group were captured by the Thai military 13 years ago and have not been seen since.
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10 children still missing as fire safety under scrutiny
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/03/2013
» MAE HONG SON : About 10 children are still missing in the aftermath of the devastating inferno at Mae Surin refugee camp which has left 37 dead, activists say.
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Refugees tell of post-blaze trauma, despair
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/03/2013
» The deadly fire which razed Mae Surin refugee camp in Khun Yuam district has left many camp residents traumatised and in despair.
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