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FOUND: Pegasus spyware targeted thai democracy activists report - What They Never Told You

Pro-democracy activists gesture with a three-fingers salute, a symbol of resistance as they walk to Pathumwan police station in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 after being issued summonses to answer charges of lese-majeste or defaming or insulting key members of the royal family. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

At least 30 Thai activists involved in pro-democracy protests were victims of Pegasus spyware during a government crackdown on dissent, according to an investigation by a group of internet watchdog organisations.

The individuals – who include academics, activists and civil society leaders – were monitored by an unnamed entity using the Israeli-made software during the past two years, according to the results of a forensic investigation released on Monday.

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