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7 rights organizations to kidnap “Battle of Ton Nam Phet Forest Protection” heals Karen Bang Kloy, lawyers mobilizing teachers – academics Help rescue villagers
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On March 6, the reporter reported that 7 human rights organizations. It issued a joint statement on the arrest of Karen Bang Kloy, saying that Kaeng Krachan National Park officials and relevant agencies were questioned. Ending the battle for the protection of the Petch Basin forest AND respecting the rights of the Karen ethnic groups in the Bang Kloy-Jai Phaen area
On February 22, 64, Kaeng Rachan National Park officials announced the use of “Battle of Ton Nam Phet Forest Protection” Soldiers from the Army Task Force Phraya Suea Tiger Task Force National Park Service Office of Prevention and Law Enforcement Support (Lao People’s Democratic Republic 1), Department of National Parks And the Sondhi border patrol police were climbing to some area of Kloy-Jai Land. And detained 13 Bang Kloy villagers, including young children
In addition, there are continuous acts of threats to the villagers. Until on the morning of March 5, 64, the Kaeng Krachan National Park officials joined power up to the village of Bang Kloy – Jai Land. Ready to control Mr. Noh Ae Mimi Mr. Koimimi’s son and the Bang Kloy – Jai Land villagers, numbering more than 80 people, claim to have committed the crime. National Park Act 2019, Section 40 and get off the helicopter with park staff
Initially, the officers detained all the villagers. And not for the family OR a lawyer from the Association of Human Rights Lawyers AND the Intercultural Foundation meets on the interrogation floor Subsequently, the agents took Mr. Noh Ae Mi Mi and 22 villagers who were detained to a prison in the Phetchaburi Provincial Court after court hours.
Network of human rights organizations I saw that Karen Bang Kloy-Jai Phaen It is a traditional ethnic group that lived in the Kaeng Krachan area for a long time since the ancestors period. There is a lot of evidence to indicate this. Including the judgment of the Supreme Court In the black case in Or Sor. 77/2016, Red Number Or Sor. 4/2561, in which Mr. Koi or Kho Mi has a total of 6 people. He filed a lawsuit for damages to the Department of Conservation of Plants, Wildlife and National Parks against two people in the case of demolition, burning and destruction of buildings. And the property of the 6 plaintiffs located in the Kaeng Krachan National Park
The Administrative Court has found the accused guilty. Due to the use of energy more than necessary, not justified To pay damages to the 6 villagers, including the judge confirming that Karen Bang Kloy – Jai Phaen is the traditional ethnic group that has lived in the Kaeng Krachan forest for more one hundred years. Before the forest was declared a national park
In addition, on August 3, 2010, the Cabinet passed a resolution on political guidelines for the restoration of the Karen lifestyle. The summary is as follows: 1. End the arrest and protection of the Karen ethnic community, the traditional local community in the area of traditional agricultural disputes.
2. Establish a committee OR mechanisms to work to determine the cooking zone. Housing and cultural livelihoods (Demarcation Committee / Mechanism) to manage exploitation disputes. Or keep the Karen ethnic community area with the government agency
3. Promote biodiversity in highland communities, such as maintaining plant diversity. Promotion of food security Create ecological balance through the process of changing farming systems.
And continue National parks law Section 65, paragraph 4, establishes that “the collection or use of renewable natural resources according to the season of persons allowed in the project area under the notification of the Ministry issued under this section. If it is for the collection or use of natural resources by type, type and amount allowed. And it is for a normal life AND it has complied with the regulations prescribed by the Director General with the approval of the Committee. That person does not have to be punished “
Karen lifestyle in shifting cultivation It is agriculture that has been recognized as sustainable agriculture and does not destroy forests. It can be considered as the use of natural resources that can be renewed according to the season. Karen people who live in the traditional way of shifting cultivation. Therefore, he should not be punished at all.
Actions of park personnel in operations “Battle of Ton Nam Phet Forest Protection” It will only cause human rights violations to the villagers, the villagers of Bang Kloy-Jai Phaen Karen. Difficult to find a solution Not good for all parties Network of human rights organizations listed below. Urges the government Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Department of National Parks, Plant and Wildlife Conservation and other relevant agencies as follows
1. Request for an order to terminate the operation. “The Battle for the Protection of Ton Nam Phet Forest” and immediately ended the arrest, detention and prosecution of all Bang Kloy-Jai Phet Karen villagers.
2. Please protect and restore Karen Ban Bang Kloy Bon, the heart of the earth. With the return of community rights Let them return to live in some areas of the house in the heart of the earth. Continue living in the local traditional way of life. Strictly following the Cabinet Resolution of August 3, 2010 on the Karen Lifestyle Restoration Policy Guidelines.
3. We sincerely wish to open a space for negotiation between the government and the traditional Karen ethnic groups. And jointly study factual information to generate consensus on the lifestyle of ethnic groups in a way that promotes sustainable care of forest resources.
4. Request the government sector to repeal the regulations, measures and acts that constitute racial discrimination against the Bang Kloy-Jai Phaen Karen people. And other indigenous ethnic groups that are incompatible with Thailand’s obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. And the principles of human rights strictly
Meanwhile, the Rights Lawyers Association reported that Kaeng Krachan Sonthi National Park officials were arresting the Karen Bang Kloy-Jai Phaen Karen people. Outside the original area, more than 80 people, Mr. Naw Ae Mi Mi and 22 Karen Bang Kloi, were detained in Khao Kloi Prison. And there will be an action that will take place in jail
An attorney from the People’s Rights Lawyers Association will proceed to request bail for the people of Bang Kloy Karen in court. Which must use a guarantee as collateral for each person 60,000 baht, a total of 22 people, for a total of 1,320,000 baht
And now the association is coordinating with the other 8 people who have been authorized. To be delivered also on Monday, March 8, 2021, there are 30 villagers who must request bail.
Because the warranty is quite high Therefore, I have to ask for the cooperation of “Academic / Teacher” Express and unlimited To use the bail position for all residents of Karen Bang Kloy On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 9:00 am at the Phetchaburi Provincial Court.
If any academic or professor wishes to provide assistance, they can contact Waraporn Utairangsi Lawyer at 092-472-5511
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