Laos: Fear of torture/fear for safety

Index Number: ASA 26/004/2003
Date Published: 10 June 2003
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, Laos

Pastor Maw Karl Mua (m), ethnic Hmong, US national, Thierry Falise (m), Belgian national, Vincent Reynaud (m), French national and four Lao nationals were reportedly arrested by local security services in Phoukout district, Xieng Khouang province, northeast of the capital Vientiane. Their current whereabouts are unknown. They are at risk of torture and Amnesty International is gravely concerned for their safety.