Thai Court Orders Arrest of Myanmar Migrant Workers’ Rights Advocate
A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for Weera Saengthong, a prominent advocate for Myanmar migrant workers' rights in Thailand, following the revocation of his birth certificate. He is accused of providing false information to authorities.
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