1999 in Laos
The following lists events that happened during 1999 in Laos.
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Incumbents
- President: Khamtai Siphandon
- Vice President: Oudom Khattigna (until 9 December)
- Prime Minister: Sisavath Keobounphanh
Events
October
- 26 October - Five Lao student leaders are arrested for attempting to organize a peaceful protest demanding democratic reforms.[1]
Deaths
- 9 December - Oudom Khattigna, Vice President of Laos (b. 1930)
gollark: Of course, you might dispute that it'll actually save lives or something, but factual issues can be debated more sanely than the usual political thing where you just fight to connect your opponent with disliked things.
gollark: You can say "this policy will be good due to saving some amount of lives through X" instead of "this policy is amazing and wonderful because we will move toward good things and away from bad things and think of the children all who disagree support terrorism".
gollark: Yes, make them flat and unconvincing, stop politicians trying to get emotional points through.
gollark: What?
gollark: Exactly, ban those.
References
- "Fate of 12 Jailed Pro-Democracy Leaders in Laos Uncertain". Radio Free Asia. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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