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Bounsuan Kitiyano was a Lao political activist and refugee based in Thailand. He was killed in May 2023 in Ubon Ratchathani province.

Activism

Bounsuan was a member of the Free Laos group and was a refugee recognized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Death

On 16 May 2023, Bounsuan was shot three times while riding his motorcycle through a forest in Song Khon Subdistrict, Si Mueang Mai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. Prior to his death, he had lived in Thailand for four years awaiting his request for asylum in Australia.

Bounsuan's death was under investigation by Thai police.

References

  1. ^ "Why are Laos activists being targeted abroad? – DW – 06/06/2023". dw.com. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  2. "Laos". United States Department of State. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  3. ^ "Lao activist's killing in Isan raises questions". Bangkok Post. May 27, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  4. English, Khaosod (2023-05-21). "Thai Police: A Lao Activist's Relatives May Murder Him". Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  5. Editorial (2023-05-30). "Human rights need priority". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  6. "Thai police investigating shooting death of officially recognized Lao refugee". Radio Free Asia. Archived from the original on 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
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