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Laos urged to act quickly on Sombath case

NGO activists in Thailand yesterday called on the Lao government to look into the disappearance of a Magsaysay Award winner, who has not been seen for several days.

Sombath: Community champion

In a letter sent to the Lao government, parliament and several embassies, the activists expressed concern about the safety of Sombath Somphone and called on Lao authorities to take urgent action on the case.

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