Thailand: Martial Law must not become 'blueprint for human rights violations'

Headline Title: Thailand: Martial Law must not become 'blueprint for human rights violations' 20 May 2014 Authorities in Thailand must ensure that human rights are protected and respected, following the imposition of Martial Law today, which grants the army sweeping powers and imposes tight restrictions on key human rights and has already led to several media outlets being taken off air, Amnesty International said.“The declaration of Martial Law decree must not be a blueprint for human rights violations. It is crucial that the military shows the utmost restraint and fully…

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