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Thai court to deliver verdict Thursday in decade-long 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing case that killed 20 people.

Japan Times Tech12h ago1 min read
Thai court to deliver verdict Thursday in decade-long 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing case that killed 20 people.

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3 Key Points

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    What happened: A Thai court will rule Thursday on charges against two Uyghur men, Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammed, accused of planting a bomb at a Hindu shrine in Bangkok in August 2015. The defendants have denied the charges. The attack killed 20 people and wounded more than 100.

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    Why it matters: The trial has dragged on for roughly a decade, beset by delays from coronavirus disruptions and difficulties securing translators. A verdict now brings closure to the deadliest bombing in Thailand's history and offers resolution to families and the public after years of waiting.

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    What to watch: The court will deliver its verdict Thursday in South Bangkok Criminal Court.

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