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Thailand May Ban ‘Hunger Games’ Sign

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Anti-coup protestors are using it.

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Thailand needs a Katniss right about now. The country's army is considering banning a three-fingered sign that anti-coup protesters are using to signify the French national trinity of liberty, equality, and fraternity. A military spokesman said the government will look at the intention of those using the sign, based on the Hunger Games version, which stood for solidarity. In late May, the Thai army toppled the government, brazenly taking control. This weekend, six people were arrested for violating martial law at anti-coup gatherings.

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