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Thai Activist Anon Nampa Faces 29-Year Total Prison Sentence as Royal Defamation Charges Mount

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BANGKOK, Thailand — Human rights lawyer Anon Nampa has received a prison sentence of two years and four months on charges including royal defamation and sedition. This verdict adds to his growing total sentence, now standing at 29 years and one month, marking a significant moment in ongoing debates over freedom of expression and the monarchy in Thailand. Anon faced multiple allegations stemming from his participation in a protest on November 17, 2020, which called for constitutional amendments. He was convicted after a court determined that remarks he made during the protest constituted royal defamation. … Read more

Thai Activist Lawyer Arnon Nampa Sentenced Again Under Lèse-majesté as Calls for Monarchy Reform Persist

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Bangkok, Thailand — Thai human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa has received his sixth conviction under Thailand’s stringent lèse-majesté laws, culminating from his role in a pro-democracy protest in August 2020. Currently detained, Nampa faces almost 19 years in prison with additional charges still pending. Nampa, notable for his vocal criticism of the Thai monarchy, has faced a dozen royal defamation charges to date. His detentions have sparked widespread concern amongst human rights advocates, pointing to an intensifying crackdown on democratic expressions in the nation. The controversy centers on allegations stemming from Nampa’s speeches calling for … Read more