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An Australian national deported from Thailand after joining the anti-government red shirt protests in April and May says he was beaten in prison and feared the government would plant drugs on him.
Conor Purcell, who was released on Aug 20, arrived in Sydney yesterday.
The Sydney Morning Herald website quoted him as saying he was beaten by seven other prisoners in an "ordered assault" and denied medical attention for almost two weeks afterwards.
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Red-shirt supporters have expressed dismay over ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's call for them to set aside their anger and frustration over social and legal injustices for the sake of national reconciliation.
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