Thai court issues terrorism warrant for Thaksin
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By foreign affairs editor Peter Cave
The Thai government says Mr Thaksin was behind the street rallies by his Red Shirt supporters and that he must face terrorism charges, which can carry the death penalty.
A special prosecutor has submitted evidence to the court on his involvement in the rallies and the subsequent violence and arson by bankrolling and coordinating the protests.
The billionaire businessman has been in exile in a number of countries, avoiding arrest on corruption charges, and legal experts say terrorism charges will add weight to the government's moves to extradite him.
By foreign affairs editor Peter Cave
A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on terrorism charges.
The charges relate to anti-government protests in Bangkok over the past two months.The Thai government says Mr Thaksin was behind the street rallies by his Red Shirt supporters and that he must face terrorism charges, which can carry the death penalty.
A special prosecutor has submitted evidence to the court on his involvement in the rallies and the subsequent violence and arson by bankrolling and coordinating the protests.
The billionaire businessman has been in exile in a number of countries, avoiding arrest on corruption charges, and legal experts say terrorism charges will add weight to the government's moves to extradite him.
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