Thailand lifts state of emergency in six provinces
![Bangkok was left with a massive cleanup after the army assault on an anti-government protest site earlier this year. [AFP]](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201005/r571479_3529808.jpg "Bangkok was left with a massive cleanup after the army assault on an anti-government protest site earlier this year. [AFP]")
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Bangkok was left with a massive cleanup after the army assault on an anti-government protest site earlier this year. [AFP]
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Thailand's government has lifted a state of emergency in six provinces but says the special security law would remain in place in 10 others, including Bangkok.
The prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made the announcement after a meeting with the National Security Council.
The state of emergency, imposed since April to deal with anti-government protests, bans political gatherings of more than five people and gives the government powers to impose a curfew and censor media.
It also gives broad powers to security forces, including the right to detain suspects without charge for 30 days.
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