Human rights groups have urged the Laotian authorities to launch a probe into the killing of political activist Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom, who was shot dead by an unidentified assailant on April 29.
Luangsuphom was attacked late at night while sitting at a coffee shop in the Chanthabuly district of Vientiane province. The 25-year-old activist was shot twice in the face and chest, local media reported.
The shop’s security camera footage showed a gunman entering the café and firing twice at Luangsuphom, who then collapsed to the floor. Other customers in the café called for help while the gunman fled.
The young activist died on the way to the hospital. Lao authorities have yet to announce an investigation into his killing, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said….