‘Terrorists’ pardoned

Three members of the dissident Khmer People Power Movement (KPPM) serving sentences at Banteay Meanchey Provincial Prison have been pardoned, just days ahead of the scheduled return of the group’s self-exiled leader.

The pardon for Serey Bunlong, 29; Seng Sokmeng, 31; and Um Phirun, 27, which was seen yesterday, came last week at the request of Prime Minister Hun Sen and was signed by acting head of state Say Chhum on Thursday. …

Chhay Channyda and Alice Cuddy
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