Activists Condemn Police Clash at Anti-IMF Protest, Demand Accountability
An activist network protesting the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok condemned a confrontation with police, alleging demonstrators were injured. The group claims officers attempted to seize a symbolic banner, violating freedom of expression and demanding accountability.
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