Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Thailand court dissolves election-winning progressive Move Forward Party

Former Thai prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat.

A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year's general election, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country's royal family.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/thailand-move-forward-party-ordered-dissolved-1.7287199?cmp=rss

U.K. police brace for more anti-immigration riots

Two police officers hold on to a man they have detained.

British police are gearing up for another night of violence amid concerns that far-right groups plan to target as many as 30 locations around the United Kingdom on Wednesday following a week of rioting and disorder.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/uk-anti-immigration-disorder-1.7287179?cmp=rss