BANGKOK — The United States is calling for the release of all of Thailand’s senior political leaders who are currently in military detention following Thursday’s coup.
The U.S. State Department is urging Thailand’s military to restore the ousted civilian government, return the country to democracy and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, in a blunt statement, said “there is no justification for this military coup.”
U.S. ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney told VOA the military takeover will have ramifications for the diplomatic relationship between the two countries, which goes back to 1883. READ MORE OF THIS STORY
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