Thailand - Journalists summoned and arrested as Thai army gets tough on media

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders deplores the Thai army's moves to toughen restrictions and manipulate the media in the wake of this month's coup and declaration of martial law, as well as the interrogation and arrest of journalists. Two journalists, Thanapol Eawsakul and Pravit Rojanaphruk were detained on 23 and 24 May after being summoned by the military. The army is continuing its efforts to halt the flow of news and information, imposing its editorial line on news organizations and ordering (...)

© Reporters sans frontières - lundi 26 mai 2014