GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights chief said on Thursday that the Thai military government had replaced martial law "with something even more draconian" and called for a return to civilian rule.
Thailand's ruling junta said on Wednesday it had lifted the martial law imposed just before a coup 10 months ago. But it invoked a security clause in the interim constitution that will mean the military will retain broad powers.
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