Laos: Further information on Fear of extrajudicial execution/Fear for safety

Index Number: ASA 26/012/2003
Date Published: 1 September 2003
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, Laos

Concerns have increased for the safety of several groups of rebels from the Hmong ethnic community and their families. The groups, who are surrounded by Lao and possibly also Vietnamese army units, reportedly have little food and no access to medical care. Many are said to be suffering from serious health and nutrition problems, as well as exhaustion.