23-Sep-2008
Publication : Press Release
Today marks the 1,700th day that Born Samnang and Sok Sam Oeun have spent in prison for a crime they did not commit. Despite overwhelming evidence of their innocence, the two men continue to serve 20-year prison sentences for the murder of trade union leader Chea Vichea. They remain in Phnom Penh’s PJ prison, where they have been since their arrests on January 28, 2004.
Information Source : Born Samnang and Sok Sam Oeun, Innocent Prisoners - 1, 700 Days Behind Bars