Thailand: Harry Nicolaides free at last
Author and academic Harry Nicolaides was released in March 2009 from prison in Thailand by royal pardon following a long campaign by Thai and international organisations, including ARTICLE 19. Nicolaides was imprisoned for three years under lese majeste legislation after writing a historical book on the Thai monarchy. ARTICLE 19 has highlighted Nicolaides’ case and the effects of lese majeste legislation upon artists in a number of previous publications.
ARTICLE 19 Artist Alert: April 2009
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