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December 12, 2013

Thai Protesters Storm PM's Compound 
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Protesters in Thailand have cut off power to the compound of Prime
Minister Yingluck Shinawatra amidst the country’s worst political
crisis in years. Dozens have stormed the compound in the latest protests
over alleged government corruption. Yingluck dissolved Parliament and
called new elections for February earlier this week. But demonstrators
are seeking her immediate resignation. Yingluck is not in her offices
and gave a national address today from a separate location. In a blow to
the opposition, Thai military leaders have turned down a meeting request
from protest leaders.