Attempt to shut down Bangkok protest begins

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Rights groups and others have called on Thai authorities and anti-government protesters to respect human rights and avoid violence during mass demonstrations in Thailand's capital, Bangkok. The People's Democratic Reform Committee protest group -- which hopes to force Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office -- launched its "Bangkok shutdown," intended to last a month, Monday. The protesters plan to achieve their aim by closing seven main intersections in the large and hectic city. They will also surround the houses of Yingluck and some ministers, and they intend to cut off electricity and water supplies at these locations and some government offices. Authorities say eight people have died and 470 have been injured since the protests began in November. Amnesty International warned in a news release Friday that violence could erupt again. "The situation in Thailand is tense, volatile and unpredictable. There is a real risk of loss of life and injury unless human rights are fully respected," said Isabelle Arradon, the rights group's Asia-Pacific deputy director. "Security forces should ensure that the right to peaceful protest is upheld -- however, they also have a duty to protect the safety of the public. When carrying out their work, law enforcement officials should apply nonviolent means before resorting to the use of force, and always exercise restraint in its use." READ: What's behind Bangkok's looming 'shutdown'? Amnesty International also urged protest leaders to "call on their followers not to commit human rights abuses." The Thai government has deployed some 15,000 military and police to the capital ahead of the planned shutdown, the rights group said.

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