Friday, August 29, 2014

Thai army sues human rights activist over torture claim

Thai army sues human rights activist over torture claim
By  Aug 29, 2014 
Asian CorrespondentThe Association for the Prevention of Torture has the following blurb on Pornpen Khongkachonkiet:
Despite growing intimidation from authorities, Pornpen Khongkachonkiet, Director of the Cross Cultural Foundation, continues to assist marginalised communities, especially torture victims and their families in Southern Thailand, to access justice. She also supports the communities’ efforts to address the widespread culture of impunity.