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May 16

Reds Fight Back in Bangkok

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Sunday 16th May, 2010 at 00:04:47| Words: 192 words | Category: News Photos

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester flies the Thai flag after advancing up a street during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months. A state of emergency is in effect that spreads to 17 provinces in the country. The Thai army declared certain protest areas where clashes are taking place as a 'Live Fire Zone.' (Getty Images)


A demonstrator uses a slingshot against security forces during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. The Thai army threatened a crackdown to clear a vast protest site in the capital where at least three more people died in fresh clashes between troops and 'Red Shirt' demonstrators. (Getty Images)

A demonstrator pushes a burning tyre during clashes with security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Six people were killed and 31 injured in fresh violence as troops clashed with opposition protesters in the Thai capital, emergency services said. (Getty Images)




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