Human Rights Groups Critical of Thailand's New Military Powers

Thailand has broadened the powers of the military to include policing crime. The enhanced powers come as the government launches a campaign against local organized crime networks and criminal elements throughout the country. But human rights activists have expressed concerns of potential abuse under the law. The new orders, issued this week, allow military personnel acting as crime suppression officers to conduct searches, seize assets, suspend financial transactions and prevent...

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