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Bangkok, 2 set. (Ap) - Il primo ministro thailandese ha assicurato che non ha avrà lunga durata lo stato d’emergenza nel paese, dal premier proclamato dopo che i disordini dei manifestanti politici nelle strade della capitale hanno causato l’uccisione di una persona.

Lo stato d’emergenza è stato proclamato dal primo ministro thailandese Samak Sundaravej nella capitale dopo che gli scontri avvenuti durante la notte tra oppositori e sostenitori del governo hanno causato la morte di un uomo e decine di feriti.

L’annuncio della proclamazione dello stato d’emergenza è stato trasmesso oggi da tutte le emittenti televisive alle 7 del mattino, ora locale. Al generale Anupong Paochinda, comandante in capo dell’esercito, è stato conferito l’incarico di mettere fine ai disordini a Bangkok. Lo stato d’emergenza sospende alcune libertà civili e consente l’uso della forza militare per controllare l’ordine nella città.

Le violenze sono scoppiate quando i sostenitori del governo hanno raggiunto gli uffici del primo ministro, occupati dal 26 agosto da sostenitori dell’Alleanza del popolo per la democrazia, fedeli al re Bhumibol Adulyadej, che chiedono le dimissioni di Samak.

I sostenitori del governo hanno rotto il cordone della polizia e raggiunto i membri dell’Alleanza: i due gruppi si sono affrontati con mazze e bastoni, ma c’erano anche persone armate. Fonti ospedaliere hanno riferito che l’uomo deceduto aveva numerose ferite gravi alla testa; quattro manifestanti sono in gravi condizioni, due dei quali con ferite da arma da fuoco.

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State of emergency announced in Bangkok

PM to have absolute control; PAD to go on protesting despite state of emergency; more people join protest at Government House, pro-goverment protesters dispersse

BANGKOK: — Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej Tuesday announced the state of emergency in Bangkok following a clash between the pro and anti-government supporters early in the morning.

Reasoning that some groups of people caused disturbances in Bangkok that affect the peace and security, Samak announced the enforcement of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations in Bangkok.

The prime minister’s order also appointed the army chief to be in charge of enforcing the emergency decree in Bangkok.

Thai PBS said the PM’s order would exempt the enforcement paragraph 1 of Article 9 which prohibit people from leaving their houses, meaning peole can still go t work.

The station said the announcement would prohibit gathering of more than five people.

But the state of emerency authorises the authorities to evict people from any place or prohibit them from enteirng a place.

The state of emergency also prohibits news publicity in a way that terrifies the public.

The state of emergency also allows the authorities to detain suspects for seven days and would prohibit people from making illegal entries into government offices.

Pro-government protesters dispersesd soon after learning about the the emerency situation announcement.

But the leaders of the People’s Alliance for Democracy said the protest would continue at Government House.

Thai PBS reporter reported from the scene that more people came out to join the rally Tuesday morning.

Democrat Party MP Sathit Wongnongtoey said the state of emergency would allow the prime minister to have absolute control.

Sathit said it seemed that the government foresaw the violence and state of emergency. He said the prime minster and People Power MPs indicated the violence would take place when they spoke during a debate on the political crisis Sunday night.

– The Nation 2008-08-02

September 02, 2008 10:24am (8:24am Thailand)

THAILAND’S Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency in Bangkok today, state radio announced, hours after clashes between opponents and supporters of his government left one dead.

Embattled Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, who has faced mounting calls for his resignation, appointed the powerful army commander General Anupong Paojinda as chief of a special team tasked with enforcing the emergency decree.

Bangkok’s police chief and the capital’s regional army commander have been appointed his deputies.

Under the emergency decree, gatherings of more than five people in Bangkok are banned.

“By invoking this emergency decree, (General) Anupong can ban people from entering any specific place and can evacuate people from any specific place,” the announcement said.

Thai police called in army reinforcements early Tuesday as thousands of pro-and anti-government protesters clashed in the capital, leaving one dead and dozens injured, officials and local media said.

Thai television showed protesters wearing helmets and carrying batons running though the streets, fighting with each other and throwing rocks, as people lay bleeding on the street.

The violence took place not far from the site where about 15,000 demonstrators have been besieging the main government compound for a week, demanding that Mr Samak step down.

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