Opposition says no to unity panel
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Accuses government of lacking sincerity
published : 23 Dec 2020 at 06:33 Pheu Thai Party leader Sompong Amornvivat
The six opposition parties have refused to be part of the reconciliation process, saying the government lacks sincerity in fostering unity.
Speaking after a meeting between the opposition parties on Tuesday, Pheu Thai leader Sompong Amornvivat said they would not join the proposed reconciliation panel unless the protest movement also takes part.
The government must show sincerity in creating a climate of reconciliation by stop harassing or taking legal action against its opponents without good reason, Mr Sompong said.
Chaithawat Tulathon, secretary-general of the Move Forward Party, said the opposition parties agreed with efforts to bring about unity, but the process cannot proceed as long as those who hold different views continue to be persecuted.