Publication : Press Release

Today, 6 January 2014, five land rights activists from Boeng Kak Lake were temporarily arrested in Phnom Penh. At 8.00 am, Tep Vanny, Yorn Bopha, Bo Chhorvy, Phan Chhunreth and Song Sreiy Leap started a march to the French Embassy asking for the release of Vorn Pov and nine other peaceful demonstrators previously arrested on Thursday 2 January. The five of them were arrested by the police at around 8.40 am and immediately taken to the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Station. They were released at 4.45 pm only after they agreed to sign a letter stating that they will temporarily not engage in further protests.

Information Source : CCHR Human Rights Defender and Freedom of Expression Alert – Phnom Penh, 6 January 2014 Temporary Arrest of Land Activists and Ban on Demonstrations

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