Publication : Press Release

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, deeply regret the Phnom Penh authorities’ decision to bring criminal charges against four Boeung Kak Lake residents following their participation in a protest on Nov. 28. We do, however, commend Investigating Judge Chhay Virak’s decision to release the accused under court supervision today. The four female activists - Tep Vanny, Bo Chhorvy, Heng Mom and Kong Chantha - appeared before the Phnom Penh Municipal Court today, and were charged with insult and obstruction of public officials, respectively, under articles 502 and 504 of the new penal code. If tried and found guilty, they face up to one year in prison and fines of up to 2 million riel.

Information Source : Criminal Charges Against Activists Won’t Solve Boeung Kak Lake Crisis

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