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Thailand/Laos: Investigate the Killing of Lao Refugee and Put an End to Transnational Repression of Human Rights Defenders

In response to news on 17 May 2023 of the fatal shooting of Bounsuan Kitiyano, a 56-year-old Lao human rights defender and a refugee recognized by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in a border town in northeastern Thailand, we, the ten undersigned organizations, urge the government of Thailand to independently, effectively, and promptly investigate this incident and ensure effective remedy to the victim’s family and loved ones. We also call on the Lao and Thai governments, together with diplomatic communities in Laos and Thailand and UN bodies, to address human rights violations faced by Lao human rights defenders who have sought asylum in Thailand. ....

Ubon Ratchathani , United States , Krung Thep Mahanakhon , Phetphouthon Philachane , Savang Phaleuth , Somphone Phimmasone , Lodkham Thammavong , Soukane Chaithad , Bounsuan Kitiyano , World Alliance For Citizen Participation , Asia Europe Peoples Forum , International Organising Committee , International Federation For Human Rights , Manushya Foundation , International Covenant On Civil , Un Human Rights Council , Human Rights Watch , Vientiane People Court , Amnesty International , International Commission Of Jurists , Lao Embassy , Pho Sai District , Ubon Ratchathani Province , Free Lao , Done Sart Village , Song Khon District ,