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Thailand lifts emergency rule in 3 more provinces

The state of emergency, imposed since April to tackle anti-government protests, bans political gatherings of more than five people and gives the government powers to impose a curfew and censor media.

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Thailand lifted a state of emergency in three provinces on Monday but said the special security law would remain in place in six others, as well the capital Bangkok, an aide to the prime minister said.                                           
 
"The lifting of the decree in the three provinces will take effect today," Panitan Wattanayagorn, an aide to prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva told reporters following a meeting of top security officials.                                           
 
The state of emergency, imposed since April to tackle anti-government protests, bans political gatherings of more than five people and gives the government powers to impose a curfew, censor media and detain suspects without charge.
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