Publication : Press Release

Civil society organizations (“CSOs”), condemn the decision of the Court of Appeal – on 21 September 2016 - to uphold the conviction and one-year suspended sentence of environmental activist Mr. Ven Vorn, despite the glaring deficiencies in the evidence and charges against him, but welcome the announcement of the Supreme Court on 16 September 2016 to acquitted on appeal of Prey Lang environmental activists Chheang Vuthy, Sao Kan, Meas Vaon, Meas Koeurng, Prum Suy, Mao Thea, Nuon Kin, Hen Hai and Duong Chay.

Information Source : CSOs condemn Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the conviction of Ven Vorn, but welcome Supreme Court’s acquittal of Prey Lang activists

• CCHR