Laos arrests rights activist for 'political campaign'
Laos deals severely with dissidents who call for democracy and human rights
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Laos deals severely with dissidents who call for democracy and human rights
Lao dissidents living abroad have been harshly punished after returning to the country.
Unidentified gunman came to shop where activist was and fired two shots at him
Anousa 'Jack' Luangsuphom, a prominent activist and critic of the Laos government has been killed, with graphic footage of his murder being published online by state media. The murder took place at a cafe in the capital Vientiane on Saturday. Laos, a Communist country has long received criticism for its poor human rights records. It has also failed to properly investigate the disappearances of government critics. The killing of Luangsuphom has drawn criticism from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. They have urged Laos authorities to carry out a proper investigation.