Publication : Press Release

On 20 March 2009, Mr. Tout Saran was convicted by Kampong Thom Provincial Court of the illegal confinement of Ms. Tim Norn. He was sentenced to three years in prison and fined the sum of 2,500 US$. Three others, Men Vannak, Hour Sarath and Thorn Rithy, were convicted in absentia in the same case, receiving prison sentences ranging from three to five years.

Information Source : OHCHR Statement on the Case of Tout Saran

• Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights-CAMBODIA