A volunteer medic is seen between police officers as pro-democracy demonstrators protest to demand the release of their leaders near Sanam Luang on Saturday. (Reuters photo)
Police are under fire for attacking a volunteer medic during a pro-democracy protest on Saturday night that ended with eight demonstrators detained and 20 wounded.
A group representing doctors who work in provincial hospitals issued a statement on Sunday denouncing police for beating a medical volunteer outside the Supreme Court compound near Sanam Luang. The group, the Rural Doctor Society, demanded explanations and legal action against the those involved, saying it was a serious violation of human rights.
The group added that it opposed violence by all parties during rallies.
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