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Thai protesters stand their ground
Red shirt protesters stand their ground despite warning of military assault.
Last Modified: 17 May 2010 04:49 GMT

Red shirts continue to stand their ground at their protest camp in central Bangkok, openly defying a warning of a possible military crackdown despite clashes that have killed dozens in just four days.

Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports.

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