Thai Army Declares Martial Law
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In surprise move, Thailand's army declares martial law after months of unrestThailand's powerful army declared martial law Tuesday and deployed troops into the heart of Bangkok in a dramatic move it said was aimed at stabilizing the Southeast Asian country after six months of turbulent political unrest.
From the Left
Imposing Martial Law, Thai Military Denies Plans for CoupCiting a century-old law, the head of Thailand’s Army declared what he described as nationwide martial law early Tuesday and urged protesters who have paralyzed the government and blocked elections to “stop their movement.” The order also appeared to apply to pro-government demonstrators who are leading a separate protest.
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Army takes charge of divided Thailand as critics decry a silent coupThailand's Army chief denies that he's staged a coup, insisting that he would return power to civilians provided warring political factions can strike a deal to end months of destabilizing protests.
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