Martial Law

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Thai Junta Shifts From Martial Law To Absolute Power

Posted by EM_Equity ⋅ June 6, 2015 ⋅ Leave a comment

By Thitinan Pongsudhirak Thailand’s military-led government has invoked Article 44 of the interim constitution to replace martial law. The controversial article vests complete power and authority with Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha in his capacity as head of the National Council for Peace and Order — Thailand’s junta that has governed through martial law for … Continue reading →

Myanmar Extends Martial Law: Cross-Border Bombing Kills Four Chinese Villagers

Posted by ETFalpha ⋅ May 15, 2015 ⋅ Leave a comment

“Myanmar’s parliament has extended martial law for three months in a region along its border with China as clashes between government troops and a rebel group continue,” Reuters reports. The Chinese military deployed fighter jets to patrol the country’s border with Myanmar after a cross-border bombing killed four Chinese villagers and left nine injured. Beijing … Continue reading →