Release quickly follows deal

23 July 2014
The Phnom Penh Post
Civil society / Crime and law enforcement / Government / Human rights / Judiciary and courts / Law and judiciary / Laws and regulations / Ministries and other national bodies / Social development / System of government
Cambodia National Rescue Party / Cambodian People's Party / CNRP / CPP / Freedom Park in Phnom Penh / Ho Vann / Keo Phirom / Long Botta / Long Ry / Men Sothavarin / Mu Sochua / Nuth Romduol / Prey Sar Prison / Real Camerin / Sam Rainsy / Yim Sovann

A jubilant crowd of opposition supporters burst into cheers yesterday afternoon as seven Cambodia National Rescue Party lawmakers-elect and one party activist were released on bail just hours after an announced rapprochement between the CNRP and the ruling Cambodian People’s Party. They walked free through exits separated by gender at Prey Sar prison on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. Male lawmakers-elect Ho Vann, Real Camerin, Men Sothavarin, Keo Phirom, Long Ry and Nuth Romduol, along with activist Oeun Narith, emerged first to hugs, tears and flower garlands placed around their necks. A heavy downpour threatened to sour the mood, but it had tapered off by the time the detainees were released. …

 Joe Freeman
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