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Justice minister to visit second hunger striker following death of Netiporn
14 Sept 21:37 Key points summarised by AI
- Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong announced plans to visit political activist Tantawan Tuatulanon, who is on a hunger strike, following the death of fellow activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom.
- Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, died of cardiac arrest after a prolonged hunger strike while detained on a lèse majesté charge, prompting a government promise for a transparent investigation within seven days.
- Human rights advocates raised concerns about the Corrections Department's treatment of political detainees, questioning potential dual standards in light of Netiporn's death and the recent parole of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
- Activist Tantawan Tuatulanon's health is reportedly deteriorating as she continues her hunger strike, with her bail requests repeatedly denied for lèse majesté and other charges.
