Arrested Villagers Questioned in Kratie Secessionist Case

The Kratie Provincial Court wrapped up initial questioning yesterday of eight villagers charged in connection with what officials have claimed was a secessionist movement, court officials said. The eight were questioned on Tuesday and yesterday, and face between one and eight counts each of insurrection against public authority, rioting and incitement, said investigating Judge Chok Nguon. “Some of them committed crimes and some participated in the riot,” said Judge Nguon, adding that he could not elaborate on the alleged crimes because there were too many to detail. …