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37 minutes agoArmy declares martial law in Thailand;
government wasn't informed, aide says
NEW: Analyst: Military is trying to convince protesters to go home, "dial down the tensions"
Government aide calls the situation "half a coup d'etat," says military's action was unilateral
Thailand's Army has declared martial law but stresses the move is not a coup
Professor: The situation is "very volatile"
Bangkok (CNN) -- The Thai army declared martial law throughout the country Tuesday in a surprise move that an aide to the embattled Prime Minister said the government didn't know about beforehand.
"They took this action unilaterally. The government is having a special meeting regarding this. We have to watch and see if the army chief honors his declaration of impartiality," the aide said, describing the situation as "half a coup d'etat."
Lt. Gen. Nipat Thonglek told CNN the move was not a coup.
government wasn't informed, aide says
NEW: Analyst: Military is trying to convince protesters to go home, "dial down the tensions"
Government aide calls the situation "half a coup d'etat," says military's action was unilateral
Thailand's Army has declared martial law but stresses the move is not a coup
Professor: The situation is "very volatile"
Bangkok (CNN) -- The Thai army declared martial law throughout the country Tuesday in a surprise move that an aide to the embattled Prime Minister said the government didn't know about beforehand.
"They took this action unilaterally. The government is having a special meeting regarding this. We have to watch and see if the army chief honors his declaration of impartiality," the aide said, describing the situation as "half a coup d'etat."
Lt. Gen. Nipat Thonglek told CNN the move was not a coup.
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