Cambodian officials try to seek release of two convicts

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2016
Cambodian officials try to seek release of two convicts

Cambodian officials are attempting to se­cure the release of two Cambo­dian men who were sentenced to three months in jail on Thursday after they were convicted of at­tacking Department of Special Investigation officials at the Rong Kluea market in Sa Kae

The report said the Cambodian Foreign Affairs Ministry has instructed Cambodian diplomats in Thailand to  review video footage of the attack and attempt to secure legal representation for the jailed duo, identified as Nhim Seiha, 24, and Kong Sam Un, 22
“Deputy Prime Minister Hor Nam­hong has immediately ad­vised the ambassador and consuls in Thailand to find a lawyer to defend our people,” the Cambodia Daily quoted the statement from the Cambodian Foreign Ministry as saying.