Appeal Court Sets Date as Boeng Kak Hunger Strike Continues
The Court of Appeal on Friday set a date to hear the case of 13 jailed Boeng Kak residents despite the Ministry of Justice calling for a review of their sentencing, and as the health of six of the jailed women, who are on hunger strike, deteriorates. Seng Sivutha, deputy director of the Appeal Court, said the case would be heard on June 27. .. On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Foreign Minister Hor Namhong in Washington and expressed concern over the treatment of the Boeng Kak residents. …
