Hun Sen Orders Fishing Criminals Released
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered the release of all prisoners serving sentences and suspects facing charges related to illegal fishing, officials said yesterday, though it was unclear when the directive would take effect. Nao Thuok, director general of the Fisheries Administration, said the prime minister ordered the release on Saturday. The decision follows Mr. Hun Sen’s recent announcement that all commercial fishing lots would be canceled. “The Prime Minister understood that the suspects committed only a small crime and they should be released,” said Mr. Thuok, adding that Mr. Hun Sen had ordered Deputy Prime Minister Yim Chhay Ly to implement the release order. …
