Case of Anthony Kwan Hok-chun,arrested for carrying a flak jacket and helmet - classified as weapons under Thai law - sparks outcry A Hong Kong photographer detained in Thailand for carrying a bulletproof jacket and helmet will face trial after pleading not guilty on Monday to a weapons possession charge.
The case has sparked an outcry from media freedom groups, who say journalists should not be punished for carrying body armour and protective gear in and out of unsafe zones.
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Source: theguardian.com