Thailand: Lawyer’s ‘Disappearance’ Unsolved 10 Years On

Email Thai authorities have failed to effectively prosecute officials linked to the enforced disappearance and presumed murder of a prominent Muslim human rights lawyer last seen 10 years ago, Human Rights Watch said today. Six successive Thai prime ministers have admitted government involvement and pledged action in the case of Somchai Neelapaijit, but with little result. (New York) – Thai authorities have failed to effectively prosecute officials linked to the enforced disappearance and presumed murder of a prominent Muslim human rights lawyer last seen 10 years ago, Human Rights Watch…

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