Hundreds of protesters gathered to march to the 11th Infantry Regiment, one of two units that were moved under the king’s command in 2019. “In a democratic system, the king is not responsible for directing command of the military.”Protesters accuse the monarchy of enabling decades of military domination. Parit is among several protest leaders who already face charges under lese majeste laws against insulting the monarchy after his speeches at previous rallies. At the barracks, an advance guard of protesters set about removing razor wire barricades. The Royal Palace has made no comment since the protests began, but the king has said that despite their actions the protesters are loved “all the same”.

Source: bd News24 November 29, 2020 09:56 UTC