US on martial law in Thailand: must be ´temporary´

WASHINGTON: The Thai military´s declaration of martial law must be temporary and not undermine democracy, the United States said late Monday.The United States is concerned about the political...

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US on martial law in Thailand: must be ´temporary´
WASHINGTON: The Thai military´s declaration of martial law must be temporary and not undermine democracy, the United States said late Monday.

The United States is concerned about the political crisis in Thailand and urges "all parties to respect democratic principles, including respect for freedom of speech," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.